Market survey of food product indicators and their credibility as a healthy food product in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The presence of food product indicators may facilitate consumers in making informed healthy choices. However, it may also mislead consumers. This study aims to determine the prevalence of food products carrying food product indicators; the compliance of products bearing Malaysia's Healthier Choice Logo (HCL) and nutrition and health claims (NHC) towards the local regulations; and the credibility of the aforementioned products as healthy food products based on the international regulation in the Malaysian market.

Method

This is a cross-sectional market survey conducted from February to May 2023 on 3428 products sold in Malaysian supermarkets. Product information including the brand, name, nutrition information panel, food product indicator (front-of-pack nutritio

SUBMITTER: Lim YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448158 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature