Area
China (Mainland)
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Oils and fats
Date
01/07/2019
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Health policy
Description
Released a set of nutritional guidelines including ambitious targets for lowering peoples dietary intake of oils, salt and sugar by 2030, in a bid to minimize adverse effects on human health.
Notes
In an effort to prevent adverse effects on human health, Chinas health authorities released a set of nutritional guidelines including ambitious targets for lowering peoples dietary intake of oils, salt and sugar by 2030. According to government officials, the oil/fat intake should be reduced by 3040 percent by introducing consumption limits of 2530 grams per person per day versus an average level of 42 grams in 2012. Reportedly, adherence to these limits will be encouraged in restaurants, schools, institutions and at household level, while manufacturers of packaged food will be required to display them on labels.
