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From October 2022 retailers in England will no longer be able to promote high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods in prominent positions in the shop, online or through multi-buy promotions. The University of Southampton invite you to this free virtual conference dealing with important issues for retailers, consumers and local authorities.

Programme Details

09.00-09.10 Welcome to the conference - Dr Christina Vogel, University of Southampton

09.10 – 09.40 Supporting the enforcement of the legislation in local authorities - David Pickering, Regulation Team Manager, Chartered Trading Standards Institute

09.40 – 10.10 Importance of the legislation - Why do we need to limit promotions of HFSS products? - Chloe Mackean, The Food Foundation

10.10 – 10.40 How can we ensure a level playing field amongst retailers? A global perspective on driving change towards healthier lives - Sharon Bligh, Director of Health and Wellness, Consumer Goods Forum

10.40 – 11.00 Morning tea

11.00 – 11.40 Keynote – Understanding in-scope categories - Andrea M Inchausti, Deputy Director, British Retail Consortium

11.40 – 12.10 New guidance to facilitate implementation within convenience stores - Ed Woodall, Government Relations Director, Association of Convenience Stores

12.10 – 12.40 Lessons learned from stakeholders: Likely impacts of the legislation on consumers, retailers and enforcers - Preeti Dhuria and Dr Sarah Muir, University of Southampton

12.40 – 13.25 Panel Discussion - Q&A session with industry and local authority representatives. Chaired by Sharon Bligh, Consumer Goods Forum

13:25 – 13:30 Close