UK NPM 2018 and free sugars: Navigating potential changes to HFSS restrictions
27 April 2026
13:00-14:00 BST
Free to attend
Online event
Summary
The UK Government has launched a consultation on applying the updated UK Nutrient Profiling Model 2018 (UK NPM 2018) to existing HFSS advertising and promotion restrictions. A key proposed change is the inclusion of free sugars, which would introduce a fundamental shift in how products are assessed.
If implemented, the model will have industry-wide implications for product classification (HFSS status), reformulation strategies, portfolio-level reporting, data infrastructure and supplier engagement.
This webinar is designed to inform, clarify, and prepare industry stakeholders, providing an impartial overview of:
- What is proposed and why it matters
- Where the key challenges lie
- What actions businesses should consider now
Who should attend
- Food and drink manufacturers
- Retailers
- Ingredient suppliers
- Technology and data solution providers
- Regulatory, nutrition, R&D, and commercial teams
- SMEs and large organisations across the supply chain
Benefits of attending
- Gain clarity on the proposal, challenges and implications
- Get prepared for potential implementation
- Find out how we can help
Agenda
13:00-14:00 BST
- Policy context and proposal
- Understanding the UK NPM 2018 and free sugars
- Technical challenges / data complexities
- Product-level examples
- Q&A
Speakers
Lewis Wallis, Campden BRI
Lewis is a Regulatory and Nutrition Affairs Advisor in the Global Regulatory Affairs team at Campden BRI and has previous industry experience from working for a large multi-national company. He has contributed to and written material for a variety of outputs including research publications, technical reports, food law updates, blog articles, white papers, book chapters, eBooks and guidance documents. Lewis presents on Campden BRI courses and at a range of industry and academic events on the topics of High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) legislation, ultra-processed foods, and front-of-pack nutrition labelling.
He is a member of the IFST Food Regulatory Special Interest Group that work to host thought-provoking discussion workshops which feature experts presenting on the latest regulatory hot topics.
Alongside his current role, Lewis is a Postgraduate Researcher at University of Leeds and draws upon his regulatory expertise to conduct research at the intersection of food legislation and consumer behaviour, particularly focusing on measures designed to promote healthier and more sustainable food choices within digital food environments (e.g. online retail, meal delivery apps, social media). He has conducted research on the implementation of HFSS restrictions within online retail and his work involves the application of nutrient profiling models and processed food classification systems to products promoted and sold in digital settings.