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Health Update
16 May 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Government is delaying the implementation of volume price promotion restrictions and advertising restrictions for high fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) products by 12 months.
Action Requested
The delay allows the Government to review the impact on cost of living due to global economic conditions. The advertising regulations will now be implemented in January 2024, with secondary legislation amending both volume price and advertising restrictions.
Key Facts
- Delay to volume price promotions does not affect location measures coming into force on 1 October 2022.
- Location restrictions expected to provide health benefits of over £57 billion and NHS savings of over £4 billion over 25 years.
- Advertising regulations will now come into force on 1 January 2024.
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