Summary
The government has instructed baby food companies to reduce the sugar and salt levels in their products and to stop promoting snacks for babies under one year old. New guidelines also restrict false health claims in marketing. If companies fail to comply within 18 months, they may face action.
Key Facts
- Baby food manufacturers must reduce sugar and salt in their products.
- Marketing of snacks for babies under one year is discouraged.
- Guidelines restrict health claims not backed by scientific evidence.
- Companies have 18 months to make their products healthier or face consequences.
- The BBC investigation found some top-brand baby foods lacked key nutrients.
- The market for baby food in pouches and snacks has grown significantly.
- The NHS advises against using baby food pouches as everyday meals.
- New guidelines ask companies to stop practices like promoting snacks to babies younger than 12 months.
