7 Ways Product Labels Hide the Truth From Us - Page 5 of 9

Labels that say “natural” and “light” can be misleading

Another word that is a good marketing tool that doesn’t have much substance behind it is the word “natural.” Specialists say that there are no legal implications for using this word on the label. On the other hand, using the word “light” is regulated, but it concerns fats only. So highly processed sugary sweets can legally be called “light” and seem rather healthy, but they aren’t really.