Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England

Published on August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England

Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional value

Baby food manufacturers have been given 18 months to improve the quality of their products in England, amid mounting concerns that leading brands are nutritionally poor.

The new voluntary guidance from the government calls for a reduction in sugar and salt levels in food for infants and toddlers.

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