Understanding consumer response to front-of-package labeling: insights from a nationwide survey in Sri Lanka
These findings suggest that the traffic light system is an effective tool for guiding healthier food choices among Sri Lankan consumers. However, targeted educational campaigns are needed to address knowledge gaps, particularly among older, lower-income, and less-educated populations. Continuous evaluation and refinement of the traffic light labeling system are recommended to maintain its efficacy and relevance in promoting public health.
Authors
- Ranjith Batuwanthudawe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5918-2791)
- Balangoda Muhamdiramlage Indika Gunawardana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3609-3651)
- A. M. A. A. P. Alagiyawanna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1086-2195)
- Millawage Supun Dilara Wijesinghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8417-0098)
- Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Prasad Ch Weerasinghe
- Upeksha Gayani Karawita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2648-5944)
- Nissanka Achchi Kankanamalage Ayoma Iroshanee Nissanka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9271-990X)
- Vithanage Chandima Nayani Vithana
- Kanchana Lanka Kumari Mahagamage (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7563-0870)
Institutions
- University of Colombo (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24994-1
- Primary Topic
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00