Table 2.
Characteristics of positive, mixed and negative FOP labels in Europe.
| Positive FOP Labels | Multiple Traffic Light | Nutriscore | Israeli Warning Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Components | Qualifying, disqualifying | Disqualifying | Qualifying, disqualifying | Disqualifying |
| Reference unit | 100 g/100 mL, 100 kcal/KJ, per serving, energy% | 100 g/100 mL, per serving | 100 g/100 mL | 100 g/100 mL |
| Measurement method | Threshold | Threshold | Threshold, scoring | Threshold |
| Purpose | Help consumer, reformulation | Help consumer | Help consumer, reformulation | Help consumer, reformulation |
| Methodological approach | Category specific | Across-the-board | Across-the-board | Across-the-board |
| Coverage | Differs per label | All products | Not all products | Not all products |
| Driver | Governmental, NGO | Governmental | Governmental | Governmental |
| Directivity | Directive | Semi-directive | Directive | Directive |
| Tone of voice | Positive | Mixed | Mixed | Negative |
| Utilization | Voluntary | Voluntary | Voluntary | Mandatory |