Understanding consumer response to front-of-package labeling: insights from a nationwide survey in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, with unhealthy diets being a significant risk factor. Front-of-package labelling, particularly the traffic light labeling system, has been proposed as a public health intervention to promote healthier dietary choices. This study investigated consumer awareness, understanding, and responses to the traffic light labeling system in Sri Lanka, where non-communicable diseases account for 83% of deaths.

Methods

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2022 and April 2023 and involved 2,569 participants from 25 districts in Sri Lanka. Multistage cluster sampling was performed to ensure the representativeness of the sample. Data were collected via a self-administered online q

SUBMITTER: Wijesinghe MSD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577392 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature