Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
1024. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the progress being made on the development of a code of practice for the marketing, retail promotion and sponsorship of high fat and sugar foods; when this will be finalised; the consultation which has taken place in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20170/17]
View answerNon-Broadcast Advertising and Marketing of Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, including Sponsorship and Retail Product Placement: Voluntary Codes of Practice, is one of the 60 actions of 'A Healthy Weight for Ireland - Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016 - 2025. In developing the Code the Department has involved all relevant sectors including, but not limited to, IBEC, FSAI, DFAM, ASAI, FDI, Safefood, BAI etc. The development also included presentations from the academic sector and retailers. The Codes are in the final stage of preparation.
