General questions about HFSS

The legislation includes:

• Food and drink offered for sale in a form which is suitable for immediate consumption.

The legislation excludes:

• Fresh fruit/veg, uncooked meat, cheese.
• Temporary menu items on sale for less than 30 consecutive days and a total of 30 days a year.
• Alcoholic drinks over 1.2% abv.
• Condiments provided to be added by the consumer.
• On international transport to a foreign country.
• Charitable activities e.g. raising funds at a single event.
• ‘Off menu’ food, prepared at request of the customer.
• Pre-packaged food and drink.

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Includes any large businesses (250 or more employees)

Large businesses in England selling food for immediate consumption. And food sold by large businesses online including third party delivery companies e.g. Deliveroo

Excludes:

Schools, military, hospital/social care, workplace canteens – unless these are provided by another large business.

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Included in legislation: Non-packaged products (dispense)

Not included: Packaged products (PET, can, glass etc.)

Businesses in scope of the legislation will need to display the following at the point of choice:

• The energy content in kcal
• The size of the portion to which it relates
• The statement: “adults need around 2000kcal a day”

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In Outlet

• Menu Board
• Digital Menu
• Outlet Order & Pay App
• Shelf Barker/Wobbler
• Delivery App
• TV Screen
• Printed Menu

Foodservice

• Menu Board
• Digital Menu
• Outlet Order & Pay App
• Shelf Barker/Wobbler
• Delivery App
• TV Screen
• Printed Menu

Licensed

• Printed Menu
• Digital Menu
• Outlet Order & Pay App
• Table Talker (optional if promotional material is available)

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