A scoping review of assessment of front-of-pack labeling policy implementation and response in low-and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite growing front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policy implementation in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), research approaches for evaluating these policies remain poorly characterized, hindering evidence-based policy development and methodological gaps. This study explored research approaches, frameworks, and methods used in assessing FOPL policy implementation and response in LMIC.

Design

Systematic search of five databases, including Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Global Health, and CINAHL, for peer-reviewed articles published between 2014-2025. Studies on FOPL policy implementation or response in LMIC were included. Data on study characteristics, methods, and findings were extracted and synthesized.

Setting

LMIC.

Participants

All population

SUBMITTER: Phonsuk P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780814 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature