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British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts, study shows

2 mins read Diet and nutrition
A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends, and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry.

A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends, and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry.

Legislation to restrict the placement of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) was introduced by the UK government in October 2022 as part of efforts to tackle obesity.

More than 100 people across the UK’s food supply chain were interviewed for the investigation, led by researchers from the University of Southampton and City, the University of London and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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