SUGARWISE

Sugarwise's goals are to reduce ill health, as well as the concomitant burdens on public health systems, related to the over-consumption of free sugars. These include, notably, metabolic syndrome, diabetes type II and obesity. To do this, Sugarwise identifies, engages with and promotes methods of sugar reduction that are deemed to be effective in the near and long term, paying special attention to efficacy in disadvantaged communities.

Sugarwise is responding to the European Commission's evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 (Nutrition and Health Claims – NHC Regulation). Our position is that the special status of sugar and sugar related diseases warrants an exception whereby sugar claims will be permitted even where e.g. saturated fat content is high. This would recognise that the scientific consensus on the harm done by sugar is more robust than fat or salt, and the urgency of sugar reduction is widely acknowledged to be more pressing.

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Sugarwise CEO has overall responsibility for public affairs, relevant consultations, involvement in industry fora etc. but delegates as needed to Sugarwise Head of Policy, who is responsible for driving forward the agenda in consultation with the rest of the Sugarwise team.

Keith Vaz MP
Dr Aseem Malhotra
Dr Giles Yeo
Rasik Kotecha

Sara Platings
Luke Fernandes
Olivia Hudson
Isabelle Turney
Holly Philipps
Andrew Matthews

Mr Dan Greef (Head of Policy and Public Affairs)

Ms Sara Platings (CEO)

III - Non-governmental organisations

Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar