Petition Label calorific content on front of packages for entire package, not recommended portion.

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Labelling of packaged food for retail distribution should include (on the front of the packet) the actual calorific value of the entire packet/box/can, not just the recommended portion.

e.g. A 140g bag of chocolate 'Revels' display on the front bottom left corner - '168kcal, 8%'. Above this 'per portion' is displayed, and below both these 'A portion = 35g standard bag' is displayed.
'Per portion' and '35 standard bag' are displayed in smaller text, and outside the device with the calorie content and RDA%.
The truth of the entire example unit as-sold is '672kcal, 32% RDA in this bag', and should be displayed as such.

Correct, coherent labelling on the front of packaging will promote informed dietary choices, and potentially have a positive effect on the health of the population. This is particularly important with regard to high-calory products such as the above example.
Make such labelling compulsory.

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Date closed 24 February 2013
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