Criteria for Traffic Light Labelling for Food per 100 Grams (gm)

Green (low content)

less than 3 gm

less than 1.5 gm

less than 5 gm

less than 0.3 gm Green: Eat often (desirable)

Amber (medium content)

between 3 gm and 20 gm

between 1.5 gm and 5 gm

between 5 gm and 12.5 gm

between 0.3 gm and 1.5 gm Amber: Eat occasionally (neutral)

Red (high content)

more than 20 gm

more than 5 gm

more than 12.5 gm

more than 1.5 gm Red: Eat sparingly (undesirable)