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NHS Food Scanner App

This service is Free to use
Delivered by: NHS UK
Last updated: 14/05/2026

The NHS Food Scanner App enables you to scan the barcodes of your family's favourite foods, swipe to see the healthier options available, and make a swap next time you shop!

Use the NHS Food Scanner to bring food labels to life! A quick scan of the barcode on the product's packaging using your phone's camera will show you:

  • If it's a 'Good choice' - Keep an eye out for the "Good choice" badge in the app, and when you're shopping in store or online
  • Living labels! - A fun augmented reality feature helps you celebrate your good choices – or bring the sugar, salt and fat in a product to life to help kids understand more about what they're eating
  • Traffic light ratings - See at a glance whether the product is high, medium or low in sugar, salt and fat
  • All your previous scans - See the full list of every product you've ever scanned

Download the free app and start finding healthier swaps today.

Regions:
  • Scotland

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