Article
Food Classification Report: The concept “ULTRA-PROCESSED” - Triptolemos Foundation (Spain)
World Food Regulation Review
(2020)
Abstract
The world population grows with the tendency to concentrate in urban areas. Having
food for everyone and correct information on nutrients and diet for everyone is included
in the global scope of the United Nations Millennium Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Science and technology play a key role.
Recently the term "Ultra-processed" has become fashionable in certain circles related
to nutrition. This term is generating a great deal of confusion in certain consumer groups
and in the sector of food production, since its interpretation is controversial. This
document analyzes the reason for this confusion.
From a legal point of view, the use of the expression or concept "ultra-processed" by the
political or administrative authorities could be sanctioned. In this context, both the
European Commission and national governments could take measures to avoid the use
of this expression, the proliferation of which confuses the consumer, influencing their
purchasing decisions and legal security. Nor can it be overlooked that those companies,
whose products are disparaged to potential buyers by this label, may take legal
measures to compensate for the damages and loss caused.
For additional information, please contact: ycolomer@triptolemos.org
Keywords
- Food Classification,
- NOVA Classification,
- Ultra-processed Food,
- Misleading information
Disciplines
Publication Date
November 1, 2020
Publisher Statement
For additional information, please contact: ycolomer@triptolemos.org
Citation Information
Ramon Clotet Ballus, Yvonne Colomer Xena, Carmen Carretero, Gonzalo García de Fernando, et al.. "Food Classification Report: The concept “ULTRA-PROCESSED” - Triptolemos Foundation (Spain)" World Food Regulation Review Vol. 30 Iss. 6 (2020) p. 28 - 32 ISSN: 0963-4894 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/luis_gonzalez_vaque/307/