UK – The Department of Health has been accused of a knee jerk reaction to salt issues.

Speaking at a Society of Food Hygiene Technology conference, chairman Neil Griffiths said: “There does seem to have been a knee jerk reaction from the Department of Health on the salt issue, and I believe that for the continued health of both consumers and the food industry, a more modified and considered approach needs to be taken.” The issue of salt has been of concern in the UK recently, after it was discovered that cheese could be forced to carry a health warning because of its salt content.