Food Labelling (Sugar Content) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The bill would require food labels to show the sugar content of products in a standard, easy-to-compare format. It aims to help people make lower-sugar choices by making sugar information clearly visible on packaging.

Key Points

Requires sugar content to be shown on packaged foods in a standard format.
Helps consumers compare products and make informed choices about sugar intake.
Originated in the Commons; first reading in 2014 and currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Consumers buying packaged foodsFood and beverage manufacturers and packaging firmsRetailers and supermarketsPublic health organisations and consumer groups

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

14 May 2014

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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Committee stageLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Food Labelling (Sugar Content)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.