traffic-light labelling

British  

noun

1. a system of food labelling in which red, amber, and green symbols are used to indicate whether the food contains high, medium, or low amounts of sugar, fat, salt, etc

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Example Sentences

"Food and drink manufacturers are committed to providing clear and accurate information and voluntarily include traffic-light labelling on the front of packs, so people can make an informed decision on the food they buy," the representative added.

From BBC

Some retailers and manufacturers have used "traffic-light" labelling, in which the least healthy foods are labelled red and the most healthy are in green, while others use guideline daily amounts - or GDAs - which give the percentage of recommended intake.

From BBC

Traffic-light labelling also tended to make foods healthier, she added, as companies tried to avoid having too many red traffic lights.

From BBC

Traffic-light labelling allows consumers to see how much salt and fat are in products.

From The Guardian

Many retailers are already using traffic-light labelling, but the rest need to catch up and do what works best for consumers.

From The Guardian