Ingredients Labels

All prepacked food must have a label displaying mandatory information, including the name of the food, list of ingredients, allergen information, QUID, net quantity, storage conditions, date labelling, manufacturer’s details, and country of origin. The information must be accurate and not misleading.

Allergens must be listed and emphasised within the ingredients list on food labels using a different font, style, background colour, or bolding. This is essential for consumer safety, especially for those with food allergies and intolerances.

The Quantitative Declaration of Ingredients (QUID) indicates the percentage of specific ingredients in a food product. It’s required when the ingredient is part of the food’s name, emphasised on the label, or essential to characterise the food and distinguish it from similar products.

Yes, for non-prepacked foods, information such as the name of the food, presence of allergens, and a QUID declaration for products containing meat must be provided. This can be done on a label attached to the food or through a notice, ticket, or label that is easily visible to the purchaser.

Businesses must use materials that won’t contaminate food for vacuum packing or modified atmosphere packing. They should store wrapping materials to avoid contamination, ensure cleanliness and integrity of containers, and maintain hygiene in wrapping and packaging processes.

A: Food authenticity ensures that the food matches its description, which is crucial for consumer confidence and informed choices. Mislabelled food deceives consumers and creates unfair competition. The description of food should accurately reflect its name, ingredients, origin, and processing.

A: Falsely describing, advertising, or presenting food is an offence. There are various laws to protect consumers against dishonest labelling and misleading descriptions. Food businesses must comply with these laws to avoid legal repercussions.

Yes, while the Food Information Regulations 2014 in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales enforce the FIC Regulation 1169/2011, there are specific considerations for each region. For instance, in Northern Ireland, EU food law continues to apply as per the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The percentage of an ingredient must be shown if it is highlighted by the labelling or a picture on the package (e.g., ‘extra cheese’), mentioned in the product’s name (e.g., ‘cheese and onion pasty’), or normally associated with the product’s name by consumers (e.g., fruit in a summer pudding).

Yes, all ingredients, including additives, must be listed on the label if the food or drink product has two or more ingredients. This is a legal requirement to ensure transparency and consumer safety.

If an ingredient is emphasised through labelling, pictures, or mentioned in the product’s name, its percentage must be displayed on the label. This helps consumers understand the proportion of key ingredients in the product.

Yes, all ingredients, including additives, must be listed on food labels if the product contains two or more ingredients. This is essential for transparency and consumer safety.

Single-ingredient foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables or a block of cheese, typically do not require a food label. However, any added substances like preservatives must be listed if they are present.

Yes, it is illegal to omit any ingredient from the label of a food product that contains two or more ingredients. This is to ensure consumer safety and to avoid misleading consumers.

Natasha’s Law, effective from October 2021 in the UK, requires food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods prepacked for direct sale on the premises. This law was introduced following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an allergic reaction to an unlabelled ingredient.

Natasha’s Law does not apply to non-prepacked food or food not packaged at the same place it is sold, such as restaurants and takeaways where food is made to order.

Yes, water counts as an ingredient in food products and must be listed on the label if it is used in the preparation of the food and remains in the final product.

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