The inter-ministerial decree signed by Ministers Stefano Patuanelli, Teresa Bellanova and Roberto Speranza establishing the NutrInform Battery has been published in the Italian Gazzetta Ufficiale.
The Italian labeling system, represented by the graphic representation of a battery, is an alternative to the traffic light system and aims to provide consumers clear, simple and complete nutritional informations.
Through the “battery” symbol, the consumer will be able to do informed food choices according to his daily requirement and the percentage of calories, fats, sugars and salt per single portion, compared to the recommended dietary intake.
The decree specifies the methods by which the battery (which can be voluntarily adopted by producers) must be presented on the package of the products.