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Should health warnings be introduced on junk food?

Ten years ago a law was passed that compelled tobacco companies to print photographic health warnings on cigarette packets, now as we look set to introduce similar warnings on alcohol some are calling for health labeling to also be displayed on junk food. But would this proposal actually work and what might it look like? Andrea was joined by Doctor Eva Orsmond and listeners to discuss if health labeling should be displayed on junk food...

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12.47 2 Aug 2023


Should health warnings be introduced on junk food?


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12.47 2 Aug 2023


Ten years ago a law was passed that compelled tobacco companies to print photographic health warnings on cigarette packets, now as we look set to introduce similar warnings on alcohol some are calling for health labeling to also be displayed on junk food. But would this proposal actually work and what might it look like?

Andrea was joined by Doctor Eva Orsmond and listeners to discuss if health labeling should be displayed on junk food...


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