Goal

Nutrition-related food labels are being advocated for.

FROM Commitment: Healthier Diets & Consumer Behaviour

Civil Society Organisation / Namibia

Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namiba

Date made: 05 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Targeted location Multi-country - Besides Namibia, this could be relevant for the entire SADC Region in Southern Africa.
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Primary indicator Food labels for at least one (1) food group/type.
Primary indicator baseline No food labels
Primary indicator target Proposal for such labels developed
Duration December, 2022 - December, 2030

Goal action plan

Conduct research on international best practices and collaborate with other stakeholders, particularly government and private sector to develop a proposal for introducing nutrition-related food labels in Namibia.

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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