en_145627_0	A colour code system for solid food and semi-solid food will come into force today.
en_145627_1	Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne issued the relevant gazette on the 17th of last month.
en_145627_2	The system has been introduced to guide the people when selecting food to prevent non-communicable diseases.
en_145627_3	The system is expected to create an awareness in the public about, Sugar, Salt and Fat content in food.
en_145627_4	Accordingly it will be mandatory to have colour codes on solid and semi-solid food that will be produced after the first of next month.