Food Labelling Support
Importance of Accurate Food Labelling:
- Informed consumer choices: Allows consumers to make decisions based on clear, accurate information about what they are eating.
- Food safety: Helps prevent allergic reactions and other food safety issues by providing clear warnings and instructions.
- Compliance with regulations: Ensures that food businesses adhere to legal requirements for labelling.
Types of Support provided:
- labelling guidance for businesses: Providing information on how to comply with regulations, including specific requirements for different types of food products (e.g., pre-packed for direct sale).
- Nutritional information support: Helping businesses calculate and display accurate nutritional information on labels.
- Allergen information support: Providing guidance on how to clearly communicate the presence of allergens and voluntary precautionary statements.
- Label validation services: Ensuring that labels are accurate, compliant, and meet the requirements of legislation
- Online tools and systems: Providing guidance and information and resources related to food labelling regulations.