The Welsh Government have published a consultation on proposals to introduce HFSS regulations in Wales, with the intention of rules coming into force in 2025.
The draft regulations, published today (1st July), outline how the Welsh Government intends to restrict the promotion and location of HFSS products in stores.
The proposals are consistent with those already in place in England, which apply as follows:
The Scottish Government has published its plans to restrict the sale of HFSS products through additional rules on price promotions and the location of HFSS products in stores, with the intention of putting in place more restrictions than those already in place in England.
While the proposals, scheduled for implementation 12 months after regulations are laid in the Scottish Parliament, broadly follow those that have been introduced in England, additional restrictions being proposed include:
