Evaluating compliance with local and International Food Labelling Standards in urban Tanzania: a cross-sectional study of pre-packaged snacks in Dar Es Salaam
Abstract Background Urbanization influences food culture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where there is an increasing consumption of processed and pre-packaged foods. This shift is contributing to a rise in non-communicable diseases. Food labelling standards are crucial for regulat...
Main Authors: | Hassan Rusobya, Fredirick Mashili, Ashabilan A Ebrahim, Zuhura Kimera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18488-9 |
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