The New York City Health Department announces the Natiuonal Salt Reduction Initiative on Ja. 11, 2010.

The Press Release and additional background information is attached below.

This program is closely related to the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency which published Salt Reduction Goals for 80 food categories in June 2009.

For more information on the FSA's Salt Reduction Targets see

http://www.food.gov.uk/healthiereating/salt/