All The World Health Organization (WHO) articles
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InterviewUK’s junk food ad ban has landed – but gaps in obesity policy remain
As the UK’s junk food advertising ban comes into force, it marks a significant shift in obesity policy with real implications for marketing and reformulation. Drawing on international comparisons, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell explores what the ban may change in practice and where its limits begin to show.
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ArticleUPF & HFSS – the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
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OpinionThe FSA’s stance on nitrites in processed meat – a pale imitation of evidence-based policy making
Professors Chris Elliot and Brian Green question the FSA’s motivation behind its recent pseudo review into the safety of nitrates and nitrites, noting its patchy research and apparent lack of vigour in protecting the UK public.
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NewsUS children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
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NewsCalls made for actionable steps to combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance
The AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform has developed key recommendations for action on antimicrobial resistance for consideration by UN Member States.
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ArticleWas food really on the menu at the first ‘Food COP’?
Joanna Trewern takes you inside COP28 and asks whether, despite all the talk, food really made it onto the menu in Dubai.
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ArticleThe path to food safety and transparency
Dr Sylvain Charlebois and Noor Latif from Dalhousie University examine the steps taken by countries around the world to improve traceability within their supply chains.
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NewsAspartame “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, confirms WHO
Today the World Health Organization has released the impacts of non-sugar sweetener aspartame and has confirmed that it is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
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NewsWHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
New guidance from the World Health Organization advises consumers against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight.