Do the standards apply to packed lunches?
Packed lunches provided by the school must meet the final food-based and nutrient-based standards for school lunches. The standards do not apply to packed lunches brought from home. Any rules or policies regarding food that is brought into school from outside is a matter for schools and parents to consider. However, we would encourage schools and parents to support the drive to help children to make healthy choices. The main way of doing this is by introducing a packed lunch policy. We would support any school that chooses to introduce a packed lunch policy but recommend that the school consults with parents, pupils and staff beforehand.
