05 Sep 2019 --- The Scottish government is moving to become one of the first nations to propose restrictions to limit the promotion and marketing of food and drinks high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), at a national scale. The proposal will be couched as a Bill on Restricting Foods Promotions, it was announced in the Programme for Government 2019-20. A spokesperson for the Scottish government tells NutritionInsight that further details will be announced as the legislation is drafted. This move coincides with policies to improve the nutrition of Scottish school meals as children’s health continues to be a central concern.
