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Main Product Category and Sub Categories (where relevant)
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Current 2010 Targets (g salt or mg sodium per 100 g)*
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Revised 2010 Targets (g salt or mg sodium per 100 g)*
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Targets for 2012 (g salt or mg sodium per 100 g)*
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Comments
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27.1 Dried beverages, as consumed Includes drinking chocolate, instant chocolate drinks, instant malted drinks, instant cappuccino drinks, etc., as consumed (made up according to manufacturers instructions). Excludes tea and coffee.
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0.25 g salt or 100 mg sodium (maximum)
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0.15 g salt or 60 mg sodium (maximum)
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The 2012 target for dried beverages has been maintained at a maximum of 60 mg sodium per 100 g, as consumed. An analysis of the dried beverage products on the market indicates that this is an achievable target.
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28.1 Take away, meat based Includes curries, Chinese dishes, etc. Does not include beef burgers, pies.
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0.6 g salt or 250 mg sodium (maximum)
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0.63 g salt or 250 mg sodium (maximum)
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The targets for takeaway foods have been maintained at their 2006 levels. The Agency has a separate program of engagement with the catering sector underway to promote salt reduction in these foods.
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29.1 Take away, fish based Includes curries, Chinese dishes, etc.
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0.5 g salt or 200 mg sodium (maximum)
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0.5 g salt or 200 mg sodium (maximum)
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