(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, 16 DIC - A single nutritional label and harmonized at EU level, voluntary, which does not cover products Dop, Igp and Stg and without the use of colors, based on portions and not on "generic" consumption: these are the principles that Italy, Greece, and the Republic Czech consider "essential for the development of an EU front pack labeling scheme," reiterated by in one statement issued by the Agriculture Council in progress in Brussels.

Yesterday the three countries voted against the conclusions of the Presidency on food labeling. Cyprus, too, has clarified the government, which supported the document for the "spirit of compromise, fully shares the declaration." "The decision on the development of such a program - the statement reads - will have important implications for public health in the next few years, the internal market and cultural values.;;". Therefore, it shouldn't be "affected by already established solutions, mainly if guided by the market ", just like Nutriscore. (ANSA).