Food Labling And The Law

Question 1

What reasons are foods labled?

Answer 1

Enable consumers to make informed decisions about their choices
To help consumers store prepare and cook food
To show the nutrient content
To identify fat and sugar content
So consumers with health conditions such as diabetes can check certain nutrient content
To allow consumers to check for allergins
If the consumer has a complaint they can access the manufacturers name and address
The consumer may want to buy local produce or be environmentally aware

Question 2

What must a food lable show?

Answer 2

Nutrient declaration
Name of the food
Ingredients list
Allergen information
Net quantity
Use by and best before dates
Storage instructions
Manufacturers name and address
Country of origin
Instructions for use
Alcoholic strength
Energy content
Reference intakes
Saturates sugar and salt

Question 3

What is the traffic light lable?

Answer 3

A lable that shows percentage of reference intake of fat saturated fat sugar and salt alongside a colour (red amber or green)

Question 4

What nutrients are listed on food packaging?

Answer 4

Energy
Fat saturates
Carbohydrates
Sugar
Fibre
Protein
Salt
vitamins and minerals