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The policy "Labeling of the nutritional values of products", adopted by the Council of Ministers and chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, is the one of the results of the Community Quality of Life Initiative initiative launched by the National Quality of Life Program in April 2019. It focused on a healthy and active lifestyle and the participation of individuals and families to design initiatives from the community to improve their quality of life.
Mandatory in January 2022
The policy, which will be applied optionally in the first phase before becoming mandatory in January 2022, includes solid and liquid canned food products, excluding fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and meat. fish, aims to educate and educate community members and help them make healthy daily choices easily and quickly, by promoting lifestyle and improving the level of public health in the community, which has a positive impact on the quality of life in the country.
The Nutrition Product Labeling Policy provides information on the nutritional components of four elements that have a major impact on public health: sugar, salts, fats and calories in a simplified way on the front of the body. the product packaging.
Labeling of the nutritional values of products
The policy, developed by the National Program of Happiness and Quality of Life, was designed by the Food Security Bureau of the Government of the United Arab Emirates and is implemented by the Emirati Authority for Standardization and Metrology after have studied the global experiences of applying similar systems and their effects on the quality of life of the community.
The food labeling policy was developed from the results of the Community Quality of Life Initiative organized by the National Program of Happiness and Quality of Life last April and focused on healthy and active lifestyle. Participants emphasized the importance of developing simple and easy-to-understand systems for distinguishing nutritional values from products. Individuals make good dietary decisions.
Objectives of the National Quality of Life Strategy
The policy also adopted the results of a field survey conducted in various sectors of society in cooperation with cooperative societies and the country's main sales outlets, and provided for different options for labeling of values. nutritional products. Colors include the main nutrients so that nutritional information can be easily read and the proportions of food ingredients are understood. The clarity of the color and the meaning make it suitable for all members of the community, including the elderly and children.
Nutrition labeling policy supports the achievement of the first goals of the National Quality of Life Strategy by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, contributing to the prevention and reduction of disease-related illnesses. lifestyle, and is in line with UAE Vision 2021 with a focus on health risk awareness and prevention. Development of new and effective methods to fight against lifestyle diseases.
Many studies suggest that adequate nutrition helps to improve quality of life and reduce chronic diseases and mortality.
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