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Open letter: Conflict of Interest at the Third Biennial Conference of the African Research University Alliance

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Open letter to: Member Universities and Centres of Excellence within ARUA 23 November 2021 RE: CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE THIRD BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE (ARUA), GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGES: FACING THEM IN AFRICA (17 – 19 NOVEMBER 2021) We are a group of concerned public health practitioners and academics working …

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What is front-of-package labelling, and why does South Africa need it?

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South African shops are inundated with pre-packaged foods that are processed with high levels of added sugars, salt, and saturated fats. The dominance of these unhealthy products in stores, incomprehensible food labels and aggressive advertising by the food industry undermine the consumers’ ability to choose healthier food options. We advocate for front-of-package warning labels so that people know exactly what’s in their food, so they can make more informed decisions.

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STATEMENT: We can’t rely on food and beverage industry to safeguard our health

No evidence that voluntary actions by the food and beverage industry can safeguard public health

A healthy economy needs a healthy population.

STATEMENT: We can’t rely on food and beverage industry to safeguard our health

No evidence that voluntary actions by the food and beverage industry can safeguard public health

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