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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charlie Duffield

Campaigners call for end to ‘destructive’ calorie labelling in open letter to government

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Eating disorder campaigners have come together to request the government suspend it’s legislation to label food menus with calories, whilst necessary consultations and amendments are carried out.

As of 6 April 2022, it became compulsory for all restaurants, cafes, and takeaways in England that employ more than 250 people to include calorie counts on menus.

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