Impulse 2022

In the months leading up to the regulations coming into force, and beyond the implementation date, it is likely that there will be more questions about the detail of the regulations and how they’re applied in store. If you have a question about the regulations that is not covered by the guidance, please get in touch with ACS at advice@acs.org.uk and they will look to see if the answer can be Assured as part of their partnership with Surrey and Buckinghamshire Trading Standards. HFSS Regulations GUIDE FOR RETAILERS M I N T UK’S B E S T B R AND R e f r e s h yo u r S T C K t o d a y † UK’s Sugar free MINT ** Packs shown for illustrative purposes only. ®Reg. Trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. Sources: *Millward Brown Yearly Brand Equity Presentation 2021. **IRI Market Advantage, Confectionery Database, CYTD, Value Sales, 52 w/e 26th Feb 2022. †Also available as a standard pack In October 2022, the Government is planning to introduce new regulations that will affect thousands of retailers. The intention of The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021 is to reduce the availability of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) bought through “volume promotions” like ‘buy one get one free’ offers, and to restrict the placement of HFSS product categories in high footfall areas of an affected store, like checkouts, end-of-aisle units, store entrances, and designated queueing areas. Some of the key information from the ACS Assured Advice guide on HFSS regulations is available in this pullout – you can download the whole guide at ACS.org.uk/advice. Scan Me for the whole guide