Updating the government buying standards for food and catering services (GBSF)
We want your views on our proposal to update the GBSF nutrition standards to reflect the latest scientific dietary advice.
Detail
We’re seeking views on the updates to the GBSF nutrition standards.
The aim of the policy we’re proposing is to ensure healthier food and drink options are available across the public sector.
All central government departments and their agencies must comply with the GBSF, as well as prisons, the armed forces and the NHS.
Schools must follow the school food standards legislation but may also choose to use the GBSF too.
The wider public sector is encouraged to apply these standards.
These plans were announced as part of Childhood obesity: a plan for action, chapter 2.
Documents
The government buying standards for food and catering services (GBSF): updating the nutrition standardsapplication/pdfAssessment of the costs and benefits of updating the nutrition standards in the government buying standards for food and catering servicesapplication/pdfThe government buying standards for food and catering services (GBSF) – updating the nutrition standards: response to consultationAssessment of the costs and benefits of updating the nutrition standards in the GBSF Updating the GBSF: equalities assessment