France - Nutri-score labeling comes into force in France
In 2016, French law implemented an additional form to the nutrition declaration (law 2016-41): this was taken on the basis of Article 35 of the EU Regulation 1169/2011. French authorities adopt the Nutri-score system, after a consultation process that found it was the “best understood” labeling system.
It is a graphic marker that synthesizes the nutritional score of foods in 5 classes on a scale of 5 colors (from dark green to dark orange), associated with letters ranging from A ("best nutritional quality") to E ( "Poorer nutritional quality). The graphic symbol of Nutri-score and its characteristics are provided in the appendix of this ministerial order (specifications). Any eligible company wishing to use the Nutri-score mark must notify its intention to Public Health France (SPF). This law came into force on November 4, 2017.
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Source: Legifrance