Rejected petition Sugar percentage to appear on all packaged foods

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Given that the sugar content in many packaged foods is alarmingly high, including those you might be very surprised at, the percentage of sugar in the contents should be prominently displayed on the packaging in an attempt to help improve people's health and well-being.

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Please see: make it clear between natural occurring sugars and added sugar on food labels

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Date submitted 9 January 2014
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