A petition calling for the mandatory use of the **Nutri-Score** on food packaging has surpassed 100,000 signatures, marking a significant milestone in the campaign. The petition, launched on November 20, 2025, was submitted to the National Assembly, France’s legislative body, and has been posted on its website to increase visibility. Some reports indicate the threshold was crossed on Friday, September 25, while others suggest it was reached on Saturday, September 26, around 4 p.m., with over 101,500 supporters. Serge Hercberg, an emeritus professor of nutrition at Sorbonne University and co-creator of the Nutri-Score, praised the public's engagement, noting the initiative had achieved a key step forward. He and other organizers plan to continue collecting signatures, aiming for 150,000 or more. The **Nutri-Score** is a labeling system that rates food products from "A" to "E," with "A" indicating the healthiest options and "E" the least healthy. While some food companies voluntarily use the label, major brands like Lactalis, Coca-Cola, Mars, Ferrero, and Mondelez refuse to display it. According to the Food Observatory (Oqali), the proportion of products with the Nutri-Score has slightly declined, from 64% to 63%, between 2024 and 2025. This drop is linked to the withdrawal of the label by national brands such as Kellogg's, which removed it from some products after an update in March 2025 that made it easier to identify fiber-rich foods and assigned harsher ratings to sweet and salty items. In November 2025, during the first reading of the 2026 Social Security budget bill, lawmakers passed by show of hands an amendment to make the Nutri-Score mandatory. Companies that refused to display the label would have faced a 5% tax on their revenue, with the funds going to the Health Insurance Fund. However, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist opposed the measure, arguing it violated European Union law and could lead to sanctions. The Senate also rejected the proposal, and in December 2025, deputies narrowly voted it down, 120 to 117. Despite the setback, the petition's success has reignited discussions about the role of nutritional labeling in public health. Supporters argue that mandatory labeling would help consumers make healthier choices, while opponents raise concerns about potential economic impacts on food companies. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between consumer protection and industry interests in shaping food policy.