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Nutrient profiling tools used in many countries classify foods mainly by their sugar, sodium or fat content. They form the basis for package warnings, advertising restrictions or taxes. The World Health Organization (WHO), headquartered in Geneva, proposes to broaden these criteria.<\/p>\n
Since 2 November 2026, WHO has been consulting on a new model for industrially manufactured pre-packaged foods. It combines nutrient thresholds with the presence of certain colourings, flavourings and sweeteners added to change a product\u2019s taste, smell or appearance.<\/p>\n
A product would be included as soon as it exceeds a nutrient threshold or contains one of the listed ingredients. WHO states that the presence of such an ingredient does not mean it is dangerous. The text imposes no new obligation on Member States.<\/p>\n
On Monday 9 November 2026, food industry representatives challenged the draft, according to Benin Web TV. Nutrition researchers, by contrast, support the combined use of nutrient criteria and manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n