Experts urge UK government to regulate ultra-processed food industry like tobacco
Prof Kent Buse of the World Obesity Federation calls for strict regulation of the food industry in the UK following concerns over rising early-onset cancers.
Industry influence blocks health rules
The food system is described as being engineered for profit rather than public health. More than 200 lobby groups work to prevent new regulations on ultra-processed foods. These products are currently displacing traditional diets around the world.
Government action needed now
Marketing restrictions and warning labels are cited as necessary tools for change. Schools and hospitals should remain free from ultra-processed food options entirely. Policymaking must be protected from interference by industry representatives.
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