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Colour coded criteria for food items [12].
| Green (Low) | Amber (Medium) | Red (High) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fat | ≤3.0 g/100 g | >3.0 to ≤17.5 g/100 g | >17.5 g/100 g | >21 g/serving |
| Saturated fat | ≤1.5 g/100 g | >1.5 to ≤5.0 g/100 g | >5.0 g/100 g | >6.0 g/serving |
| Total sugars | ≤5.0 g/100 g | >5.0 to ≤22.5 g/100 g | >22.5 g/100 g | >27 g/serving |
| Sodium | ≤120 mg/100 g | >120 to ≤600 mg/100 g | >600 mg/100 g | >720 mg/serving |
