Financial expert explains: This will change in 2024 when it comes to nutrition and the environment - effects on consumers and markets.

Financial expert explains: This will change in 2024 when it comes to nutrition and the environment - effects on consumers and markets.

According to a report by www.n-tv.de, there are some important innovations and laws that will come into force in 2024 on the topics of nutrition and the environment. These include, among other things, the expansion of the disposable deposit, changes to the Nutri-Score, the EU battery regulation, the labeling of origin for unpackaged meat, the state animal husbandry label, the VAT increase in the catering industry and stricter limits for drinking water.

The expansion of the disposable deposit means that from January 1, 2024, a deposit of 25 cents will also be charged for previously deposit-free milk and milk mixed drinks in disposable bottles and cans. This is intended to help reduce the number of beverage containers ending up in the environment.

The changes to the Nutri-Score concern the uniform assessment of drinks in terms of their sugar content, with sugary drinks and zero drinks being included in the new regulation. Processed foods such as frozen pizzas are expected to receive a lower rating.

The EU Battery Regulation, which will come into force on February 18, 2024, provides, among other things, requirements for recycling and collecting old batteries and is intended to offer consumers the opportunity to install and remove batteries themselves.

The origin labeling of unpackaged meat and the state animal husbandry label aim to create more transparency and information about the production conditions of meat products.

The VAT increase in the catering industry from January 1, 2024 affects the increasing VAT rate from 7 to 19 percent on the consumption of food in restaurants.

The stricter limits for drinking water from January 2024 are intended to increase the protection of drinking water from harmful substances such as bisphenol A, microcystin-LR and PFAS.

Overall, these changes and innovations will achieve greater transparency and sustainability in the production and consumption of food and products as well as increased protection of the environment and consumers.