Free drink refills could be banned at restaurants and cafes as part of new proposals by the Welsh government.
Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has launched a consultation to restrict “promotions of food products high in fat, sugar and salt”.
It also proposes to restrict retailers from putting forward offers, such as buy one get one free, on unhealthy food.
The Welsh government said it was “supporting people in Wales to make the healthy choice”.
The consultation outlines proposed legislation which the Welsh government said was “taking action to improve our food environment”.
- It includes a proposal to prohibit retailers from offering free drink refills, which many high street restaurants including Nando’s and Five Guys offer.
- Another proposal will prevent retailers offering promotions, including buy-one-get-one-free and three-for-two offers on unhealthy food products.
- A third proposal will bar retailers from placing high fat, sugar and salt food products in certain locations in stores, including entrances, end of aisles and checkout or queueing areas.
- It will also apply to online equivalents including website entry pages, shopping basket and payment pages.
The Welsh government said food products with poor nutritional value were promoted more than healthier products, which then influenced the food and drink people buy.
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