02 Dec 2019 --- The Dutch government is set to implement the Nutri-Score food labeling system to its food products by mid-2021, according to the Dutch National Institute for Health and Environment (RIVM). The move seeks to address a rising overweight epidemic, as Dutch research estimates that one in two Dutch people are currently carrying excess weight. Meanwhile, Dutch government-endorsed consumer research tested three European food labeling logos – Nutri-Score, Keyhole and the Multiple Traffic Light system. The results showed that Nutri-Score best helped consumers make healthier food choices. By implementing Nutri-Score, the Dutch government aims to join the movement toward healthier dietary decision making.
