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Revision as of 16:08, 2 February 2021
The Keyhole is a is a food label that identifies healthier food products within a product group. [...] The Swedish National Food Agency has registered the Keyhole as a trademark and the labelling system is enforced through a regulation.[1].
Where?
The following countries are part of the project:
- the Nordic Working Group:
- Sweden (1989), Norway (2009), Denmark (2009), Iceland (2013).
- Other countries:
- Lithuania (2013)
- Macedonia (2015)
What?
The label is voluntary, independent, with no fees or charges.
It is taking into account:
- Less fat, Healthier fat (max S-fat, max industrial trans fat), less sugar, less salt, more fibre and wholegrain, and more fruits and vegetables
- Exclusion of: sweeteners (food additives), novel foods with sweetening properties, phytosterols/phytostanols or their esters.
It does not concern baby foods (up to 36 months).
It divides food into 33 categories.
Resources
- Complete presentation (en).
References
- ↑ The Keyhole, by Swedish Food Agency