Healthier food for children thanks to new guidelines for manufacturers to reduce sugar and salt in commercial baby foods 

Labelling to be made clearer to help parents shop easier and make informed choices about what they feed their children  

Reforms part of Plan for Change to tackle concerning levels of sugar found in snack foods for young children  

Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions.   

Baby food manufacturers will be given 18 months to reduce sugar and salt levels in baby foods aimed at children up to 36 months old.   

Businesses will be challenged to change the recipes for their produc

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