Does Nutri-Score discriminate against traditional foods? One of Europe’s most popular front-of-pack nutrition labels has been criticised for discriminating against foods that are traditional, single-ingredient, protected by geographical indications, or all of the above.
Nutri-Score was first developed in France in 2017. In just three short years, the front-of-pack (FOP) labelling scheme has become one the most popular amongst Member States and brands alike.
However, not all are in favour of the colourful, A to F-style algorithm. As the European Commission contemplates which style of mandatory, harmonised FOP scheme will be rolled out in 2022, those who argue Nutri-Score discriminates against traditional foods are making their point known.