Foodwatch demands mandatory Nutri-Score - Germany’s push for mandatory Nutri-Score labels divides food industry
A push for mandatory nutrition labelling is growing in Germany. Consumer groups are calling on the government to enforce the Nutri-Score system across all food products. Currently, only a fraction of brands display the colour-coded ratings voluntarily, leaving many shoppers without clear guidance.
Nutri-Score ranks food from 'A' (healthiest) to 'E' (least healthy) using a simple traffic-light design. The system weighs both positive and negative nutritional factors, including protein, fibre, and fruit content alongside sugar, fat, and salt levels. As of April, just 960 companies—covering 1,420 brands—have adopted the label in Germany.
The call for mandatory Nutri-Score labelling aims to standardise food information for German shoppers. If adopted, the rule would require all manufacturers to display the ratings, potentially making healthier choices easier. For now, the system remains optional, with only a minority of products carrying the label.
