The measures include:
An 8-week technical consultation has launched on GOV.UK to seek views from industry stakeholders and enforcement bodies on how these policies can be implemented.
The restrictions on promotions are:
The move is part of the government's plan to stamp down on the nation's obesity levels and has been welcomed by health campaigners.
The consultation has been welcomed by Professor Graham MacGregor, chair of Action on Sugar, and dentist Dr Saul Konviser, from the Dental Wellness Trust.
Professor Graham MacGregor said: 'Finally, Downing Street is acting decisively with a bold first step to restrict the sale of junk food on multi-buy offers and at checkouts, and taking on one of the biggest threats to Britain’s future health – childhood obesity.
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