Product Group | Criteria | Definiton |
Main course | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g or ≤ 13 en% TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g or ≤ 1.3 en%*** Sodium: ≤ 2.2 mg/kcal Added sugars: ≤ 2.5g/100g or ≤ 13 en% Fibre: ≥ 1.25g/100kcal* Energy: 400-700kcal/serving |
All types of ready-to-cook meals that are intended for consumption as a main dish during lunch or dinner. E.g.: meals for steaming, ready-to-cook meals, pizza, frozen meals**** |
Sandwiches/rolls | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g or ≤ 13 en% TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g or ≤ 1.3 en%*** Sodium: ≤ 1.9 mg/kcal Added sugars: ≤ 2.5g/100g or ≤ 13 en% Fibre: ≥ 0.8g/100kcal* Energy: ≤ 350 kcal/serving |
All types of ready-to-eat filled sandwiches/rolls. **** |
Soups | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g Sodium: ≤ 350 mg/100g * Added sugars: ≤ 2.5g/100g Energy: ≤ 100 kcal/100g |
All types of soups and broths. E.g.: canned soup, frozen soup, soup in stand-up pouches, soup powder, stock cubes, soup served by the catering industry. |
Meal sauces | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g Sodium: ≤ 450 mg/100g Added sugars: ≤ 2.5g/100g Energy: ≤ 100 kcal/100g |
All types of sauces that make up a substantial portion of the meal (portion size > 35 g). E.g.: pasta sauce, béchamel sauce, vegetable sauce, meat sauce, fish sauce, cheese sauce, mustard sauce, gravy. |
Other sauces (water-based) |
SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g Sodium: ≤ 750 mg/100g Energy: ≤ 100 kcal/100g |
All types of sauces that only make up a small portion of the meal (portion size < 35 g), that do not have an emulsifying agent AND which have a fat content < 10% w/w. E.g.: ketchup, soy sauce, chocolate sauce, fruit sauce, barbecue sauce. |
Other sauces (emulsions) |
SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g or ≤ 30 % total fat TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g or ≤ 1.3 en% Sodium: ≤ 750 mg/100g Added sugars: ≤ 13 en% or ≤ 2.5g/100g Energy: ≤ 350 kcal/100g |
All types of sauces that only make up a small portion of the meal (portion size < 35 g) to which an emulsifying agent has been added OR which have a fat content ≥ 10% w/w. E.g.: mayonnaise, salad dressing, dip sauce, marinade, mustard, vinaigrette. |
Snacks (including pastry, ice cream, sweet snacks and savoury snacks) |
SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g or ≤ 13 en% TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g or ≤ 1.3 en% Sodium: ≤ 400 mg/100g Added sugars: ≤ 20 g/100g Energy: ≤ 110 kcal/serving |
All types of sweet, savoury, and baked products intended for consumption as a small snack between meals or as a minor component of a meal. E.g.: • Savoury products: potato crisps, popcorn, salted sticks, Japanese mix, mini pizzas, small pre-packaged salads. • Sweet products: sweets, all types of chocolate, candy bars, marzipan, wine gums, liquorice. • Baked products: biscuits, cookies, all types of cakes and pastries. • Ice cream: vanilla ice cream, sorbet, yoghurt ice, sorbet ice, milkshake. |
Beverages | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g Sodium: ≤ 20 mg/100 mL Energy: ≤ 30 kcal/100 mL** |
Liquid food products that are normally consumed from a cup, mug or glass (incl. products packed in portions in packaging, bottles, etc.), with the exception of plain water, dairy products and fruit juices. E.g.: coffee, tea, (light) soft drinks, fruit drinks, drinks containing <0.5% alcohol, sport drinks (including powder). |
Bread toppings incl. hummus-type products |
SAFA: ≤ 13 en% TFA: ≤ 1.3 en% Sodium: ≤ 400 mg/100g Added sugars: ≤ 30 g/100g |
All types of food product that are meant to be put on breador toast and that do not fall under the above-mentionedproduct groups. E.g.: jam, peanut butter, tuna salad, hummus, tahini. |
All other products | SAFA: ≤ 1.1 g/100g or ≤ 13 en% TFA: ≤ 0.1 g/100g or ≤ 1.3 en% Sodium: ≤ 100 mg/100g or ≤ 1.3 mg/kcal Added sugars: ≤ 2.5 g/100g or ≤ 13 en% |
All types of food product that do not fall within any of the above mentioned product groups. E.g.: baking product, seasonings, vinegar. |
* This criterion will be reduced to 300 mg/100g in 3 years.
** This criterion will be reduced to 20 kcal/100 mL in 3 years.