UK to Restrict Promotion of Foods High in Fat, Salt, and Sugar

A shopper wearing a protective face covering walks the aisles of a Tesco supermarket in London on Dec. 14, 2020. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images

The UK government said on Monday that it will place restrictions on the promotion of food and drinks high in fat, salt, and sugar from April 2022.

Under the new rules, retailers will be prohibited from offering multi-buy deals such as “buy one get one free” or “3 for 2” offers on such foods.