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The Salt Partnership 2015–2018 Progress and achievements

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), reducing the population salt intake is one of the most cost-effective public health initiatives. This was the goal of the “Salt Action Plan 2014-2018”, launched by the Norwegian Directorate of Health in spring 2014, more precisely a 15% reduction in the population salt intake by 2018 and a 30% reduction by 2025. A committed partnership between health authorities, the food industry and the hotel, restaurant and catering industry is key to achieving a reduced salt content in foods and served dishes. The Salt Partnership between the food industry, the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, trade organisations, research groups, interest groups and the health authorities was established in autumn 2015. The aim of this partnership is to encourage a reduction of salt in foods and served dishes and raise public awareness of salt and health. The Salt Partnership was incorporated into the Partnership for a healthier diet (Letter of intent for facilitating a healthier diet) from December 2016, and it has been decided that it will continue during the period 2019-2021. This report presents the achievements of the Salt Partnership 2015-2018 and provides a basis for continuing the work for the next period. The report was prepared by an editorial team set up by the Salt Partnership Steering Committee.