Behind the labels: Easy-to-use traffic light system needed, say experts

Health leaders have condemned Tory plans to abandon the acclaimed traffic light labelling guide which helps consumers easily avoid unhealthy foods. Experts claim the Tory health spokesman, Andrew Lansley, has "sold out" to the food industry, which is opposed to the introduction of a mandatory easy-to-use labelling system. Next week the Faculty of Public Health and National Heart Forum will write to British MEPs... [read full story]