Reyes Artacho Martín-Lagos, M. Jesús Carrasco-Santos, Julio César Cisneros de Britto, Ramon Clotet Ballús, Yvonne Colomer Xena, Giuseppe Fregapane Quadri, Belen García-Villanova Ruiz, Nuria García-Agua Soler, María del Puig Gisbert, Eduardo Guerra Hernandez, Sara Malo Cerrato, Iñigo Marauri Castillo, Gala Martín-Pozuelo Del Pozo, Antonio Mateos Giménez, Fernando Móner, Mireia Montaña Blasco, M. Jesús Periago Castón, Marta Puig Sabanès, Celia Rodriguez Perez, María Dolores Ruiz López, Amparo Salvador Moya, Vito Verardo, Luis González Vaqué
European Food and Feed Law Review,
Volume 17 (2022),
Issue 4,
Page 306 - 315
The article aims to analyse the impact of social networks on the eating habits of adolescents in a first stage in a qualitative way. To this end, 3 working groups based on telematic meetings have been created to analyse the issue from different perspectives. The dossier describes the situation of the problem in Spain and the efforts being made at different levels. The diagnosis is extends to other countries. It is proposed to continue the study in a quantitative way based on WHO statistics on adolescents, evaluating 3 different European geographical settings - the Nordic countries, Mediterranean countries and Central European countries.
Ana Mª Andrés, Marta Arroyo-Izaga, Coral Calvo, Pilar Cervera, Ramon Clotet, Yvonne Colomer, Consuelo Escolástico, Ramon Estruch, Giuseppe Fregapane, Juana Frias, Angel Gil, Luis González Vaqué, Ascensión Marcos, Abel Mariné Font, Emilio Martinez de Vitoria, Gemma Oms, Mª Carmen Ortega, Mª Jesús Periago, Mª Angeles Romero, Mª Dolores Ruiz, Aida Serra, Josep A. Tur, Mª Carmen Vidal
European Food and Feed Law Review,
Volume 16 (2021),
Issue 2,
Page 104 - 111
The labelling of packaged foods is a universal concern present in the national legislation of most countries. Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information provided to the consumer allows the possibility of using a front nutrition label FOPL (Front-of-Pack nutrition label) in a complementary way to the mandatory nutrition information, on a voluntary basis, without replacing it, as long as the requirements mentioned in said Regulation are met, do not mislead the consumer, are not ambiguous or confusing and are based on relevant scientific data. The application of a "front" nutritional label is interesting in principle because it is more visible, unlike the mandatory nutritional label, which is located on the back or side of the packages. However, on the other hand, it can mislead the consumer should they intend to value the product nutritionally apart from the diet as a whole. An effective policy for the health of the citizen must be based on adequate training in food and consumption, starting from school age and reaching to society in general, contemplating the insertion of the variety of products in the variety of possible diets, according to the nutritional needs of the citizen, based on age, sex, lifestyle and sustainability. In this context, front labelling must be integrated into a global strategy to be effective and avoid being counterproductive. This document aims to offer food for thought to people, institutions and companies that have to make decisions regarding food labelling.
Carmen Carretero, Ramon Clotet, Yvonne Colomer, Gonzalo García de Fernando, Juana Frías, Juana Frías, Luis González Vaqué, Abel Mariné, Antonio Martínez, Rafael Moreno Rojas, María Jesús Periago, Dolores Rodrigo, Mª Ángeles Romero Rodríguez, Amparo Salvador, Pau Talens Oliag
European Food and Feed Law Review,
Volume 15 (2020),
Issue 4,
Page 357 - 362
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 analyses 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.