Food labelling Flashcards
what is FI
-food information
-“information concerning a food and made available to the final consumer by means of a label, other accompanying material, or any other means including modern technology or verbal communication”
what is the purpose of FI
-informed choice
-consumer safety
-educate and support
-regulate to protect
when was regulation 1169/2011 adapted
3-yr transition period – regulation applied in Dec 2014
Nutrition labelling - mandatory in 2016
why was it developed
-Necessary to set common definitions, principles & procedures within the EU:
-Forms a clear framework for measures governing FIC
-Free movement of legally produced & marketed food
-to protect consumers (health & interests
what is the sturcture of regulation EU 1169/2011
-7 chapters
-chapter 4 (3 sections)
-55 articles
-15 annexes
what is contained in Regulation EU 1169/2011
- PROVISIONS
2.PRINCIPLES - REQ’s & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FBO
- MANDATORY FI- Content & presentation
Detailed provisions on mandatory particulars
Nutrition declaration - Voluntary FI
6.National Measures
Implementing, amending and final provisions
ANNEX 1- XV
What is in chapters 1-3
-General details
-Provisions
-Principles on FI
-Requirments and Responsisbilities FBO
What is article 9
List of Mandatory Particulars
what are the madanatory particulars (12)
1.Name of the food
2. List of ingredients
3. Ingredient or processing aid listed in [Annex II] (or derived from), causing allergens or intolerances
4. Quantity of certain ingredients or categories of ingredients
5. Net quantity of the food
6. Date of minimum durability or the ‘use by’ date
7. Special storage conditions and/or conditions of use
8. Name or name/address of the FBO
9. country of origin
10. Instructions for use
11. Beverages containing more than 1.2% by volume of alcohol, the alcoholic strength by volume
12. Nutrition declaration
what is article 10
Other requirements specific foods
[Annex III], e.g. sweeteners; high caffeine content; sterols/stanols; frozen meat/fish
what is article 11-16
-FI shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer
Easily visible, clearly legible, not be hidden/obscured
-Font size must be ≥1.2mm
-Food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease
what things are on FOP labels
-name of food
-descriptive name
-date of minimum durability
-special storage condictions
-voluntary FOP nutrition information
-net quantity of food
what things are on back of pack label
-business name and adress of FBO
-list ingrediants
country origin
instructions for use
storage condictions
type of oil indicated
what is the nutrition declaration
Any information appearing on labelling and relating to the energy value or the following nutrients; carbohydrate, protein, fat, dietary fibres, salt (sodium), vitamins and minerals
where is the nutrition declaration
Chapter 4 (Section 3) Articles 29-35
what is article 30
Content (nutr declaration)
what is on nutr declaration
-The mandatory nutrition declaration shall include the following:
Energy value; and
Fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt
- One or more of the following may also be included:
Mono/polyunsaturates, polyols, starch, fibre, vitamins and minerals
present in significant amounts
= 15% of the RI as specified
what is article 31-32
calculation- e.g Expression per 100g or per 100ml
what is article 33
Expression per portion / consumption unit
what is a portion
a division of a pack as a whole or a complete pack
what is a quantified serving
measured amount (may or may not be a division of the whole package)
what is article 34-35
Further detail on general Presentation (e.g. field of vision, font size) & Additional forms of expression and presentation (e.g. graphical forms or symbols that can be used assuming set requirements are met)
what nutrition information is on the FOP label
-Energy value or
-Energy value plus
Fats
Saturates
Sugar and
Salt
what is included in voluntary FOP labelling
-Energy must be declared as kJ AND kcal per 100g/ml
-Amounts can be given per portion (when portion size/no. of portions per pack are given)
-%RI can be used (replacing GDAs)
-Colour coding (traffic light) can be used
what are reference intakes
guidelines about the approximate amount of particular nutrients and energy required for a healthy diet
where is the %RI found
back or side of pack- sometimes repeated on the front
what is the RI for energy KJ
8400
what is the RI for energy kcal
2000
what is the RI for total fat
70 g
what is the RI for saturates
20 g
what is the RI for sugar
90 g
what is the RI for salt
6g
what is the calculation for %RI
Amount of (nutrient) per portion / RI x 100
Energy per portion (or 100g/100ml) / RI x 100
when is the traffic light system not used
Not applicable to energy (kJ and kcal) – neutral background
when is the traffic light system applicable
Portion/serving size >100g/150ml = nutrients per portion
what does red mean
(HIGH) have these less often & in small amounts
what are the values for red
-Criteria set at >25% RIs (12.5% for drinks) when shown per 100g/ml
-Criteria set at >30% RI (15% for drinks) when shown per portion
what does amber mean
(MEDIUM) can be eaten most of the time
what does green mean
(LOW) healthier choice
why is the traffic light system good
-valuable to consumers
-shoppers agreeing it helps them to make informed decisions when purchasing food
-Helps consumers make healthier choices quickly
-Major retailers across food and drink industry adopting on a voluntary basis
-Encourages food manufactures to reformulate their products so that they can display more favourable FoP labels – overall producing healthier food products
what was the public consultation 2020
aim was to look at Consumer insights and attitudes towards the scheme since implementation- about traffic light system
what was the eco-score 2021
Environmental impact of food and Lifecycle assessment
what was Natasha’s law 1 Oct 2021
businesses to label all food that is prepacked for direct sale with a full list of ingredients
14 major allergens emphasised
what is Calorie Labelling in the out-of-home sector 2021
In force from 6 Apr 22 – England only
Foods on menu or display
look at booklet for detail on Chapter 4 Section 2 (Articles 17-28)
