Food Labelling Flashcards
What is statutory food labelling?
By law, food labelling must follow the current labelling regulations
Statutory food labelling includes:
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Name List of ingredients Date Name/address of manufacturer Weight/volume Place of origin Storage instructions Instructions for use or cooking
Why should the name of the product be on the label?
To see clearly what the product is
Why should a list of ingredients be on a label?
Allergies
Preventing allergic reactions
Why should date marking be on labels?
To know when it is best to eat the product to prevent food poisoning
Use by: bacteria is too high
Best before: less flavour/quality
Why should the name/address of the manufacturer be on a label?
Incase there is a complaint
Why should weight or volume be on the label?
To follow recipes easily and know how much to buy in store
Why should the place of origin be on the label?
To allocate food miles
People want to know where their food is from and how far it has travelled
Why should storage instructions be on labels?
So it can last as long as possible
Why should instructions for use be on the label?
To easily cook it correctly to prevent food poisoning
What is voluntary food labelling?
Additional info to help consumers
Examples of voluntary food labelling:
Nutritional info: special diets
Bad codes: scanning info, see what is sold/missing
Environmental info: symbols
Customer care: vegetarian symbol, easier to see
