Plans for a new EU law to ban misleading and meaningless claims on food labels have been welcomed by Sussex Euro-MP Chris Huhne.
The European Commission plans are intended to help shoppers choose a healthy diet.
New controls on labelling will be introduced to ensure customers are given accurate information.
Claims that foods are 'light' or 'healthy' will be tested by the European Food Safety Authority.
Mr Huhne, Liberal Democrat MEP, said: "Far too many food manufacturers have been making claims for their products that cannot stand up to independent analysis and comparison."
Thursday July 31, 2003
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