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Give Us Warning Labels

Our #GiveUsWarning Labels Campaign
  • The HSFB Warning Labels

    Saves Lives

    Watch our ten minute video about making informed choices for the well-being of our nation, our communities and families. 

    Saves Lives
  • We Support

    FOPWL

    Watch our video about how we support Front of Package Warning Labels (FOPWL) and how you can support our campaign to make our families and communities better. 

    FOPWL

    About #GiveUsWarningLabels Campaign

    The “Give Us Warning Labels” campaign aims to build stronger support for the introduction of octagonal front-of-package warning labels as the CARICOM standard as an effective way to help consumers to make healthier food choices. It also highlights health harms of unhealthy foods, particularly ultra-processed (packaged) foods that are high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat or trans-fat. These ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of obesity, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The primary campaign video depicts the long term negative effects of consuming too many foods high in these nutrients over the life stages from child to adult. It specifically shows the impact of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.

    Key Notes

    75% of Barbadians support front-of-package warning labels

    1 in 5 adult Barbadians has diabetes

    31% of children are overweight/obese

    66% of adults are overweight, and 33% obese

    80% of all deaths in Barbados are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

    Many pre-packaged foods are processed with high levels of added sugars, sodium, saturated fats, and refined carbohydrates

    Substantial evidence demonstrates that consuming excess sugar from both beverages and foods increases the risk of developing diabetes, liver and kidney damage, heart disease, and some cancers

    Excess sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure as well as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and death

    Learn more about our campaign