Is a Nutri-Score mandatory in Europe?
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In 2020, the European Commission indicated its intent to propose a mandatory, harmonized front-of-pack nutrition label for the entire EU as part of its Farm to Fork strategy. Yet, years later, the question lingers: is a Nutri-Score mandatory in Europe? The simple answer is no; its use remains voluntary for food companies, though the journey to this point reveals a complex interplay of public health, politics, and industry lobbying.
