EU food labels 'are too big to fit on to packaging'

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EU food labels 'are too big to fit on to packaging'

Demands by the EU to fit nutritional information on to food packaging will not work because the labels are too big, food companies have complained.

Some of the world's biggest brands, including Nestle and Coca-Cola, claim the information panels are so large they will swamp packs, bottles and tins, and obscure logos and brands.

The problem stems from the fact that Brussels says nutrition information should be printed in large clear font at least 3mm tall so shoppers can see clearly the amount of calories, salt, saturated fat and sugar in what they are buying.

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