Work on salt reduction began in the UK in 2004 following advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) that recommended population average salt intakes should be reduced to 6g per day to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and hence cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD causes a quarter of all deaths in the UK and is the largest cause of premature mortality in deprived areas.
Draft Proposals: 2023 salt reduction targets
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the draft proposals, please contact
dietary.improvement@phe.gov.uk.