LABELLING

Question 1

What are the STATUTORY GUIDELINES that all packaging must follow by law stated in the FOOD LABELLING REGULATIONS 1996?

Answer 1

• Name
• Weight/ volume
• Manufacturer’s details
• Ingredients list
• GM Ingredients
• Shelf life & Storage requirements
• Instructions for use
• Place of origin
• Lot/batch number
  IF A NUTRITIONAL CLAIM IS MADE THEN NUTRITIONAL INFOR MUST BE INCLUDED ( energy/ carbs/ protein/ fat )

Question 2

What else might be included on packaging?

Answer 2

• Logos
• Quality assurance marks Eg. RED TRACTOR LOGO
  These are to help sell their products

Question 3

Why is the NAME necessary?

Answer 3

• So consumers are not mislead
• Clearly stated
• Processing must be stated Eg. ‘dried’ cranberries

Question 4

Why is the WEIGHT/VOLUME necessary?

Answer 4

• So consumers can compare weight & price of different products

Question 5

Why is an INGREDIENTS LIST necessary?

Answer 5

• So consumers with allergies & intolerances know which foods to avoid
• A new EU Labelling rule of 2004 requires the 14 following foods to be stated in highest to lowest weight:
• Milk
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Nuts from trees
• Fish
• Crustaceans
• Soya
• Wheat
• Celery
• Mustard
• Sesame
• Lupins
• Molluscs
• Sulphur Dioxide

Question 6

Why is a GM INGREDIENTS LIST necessary?

Answer 6

COMPLUSARY

Question 7

DATE/STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Answer 7

USE BY = high risk perishables Eg cooked meat & fish ( foods that can cause poisoning if not used by the date )
BEST BEFORE = To show when foods will no longer be at their best but still safe to eat

Question 8

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer 8

• How to cook
• What temps
• How long for
• Reheating
• From frozen/chilled

Question 9

PLACE OF ORIGIN:

Answer 9

MUST BE CLEARLY STATED

Question 10

Why are the MANUFACTURER’S DETAILS necessary?

Answer 10

• So the consumer has the ability to contact them if there is a problem or query

Question 11

Why is a LOT/BATCH NUMBER necessary?

Answer 11

A code to identify batches making recalling products easier to do so

Question 12

What are GDA’s?

Answer 12

GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNTS

• Help consumers understand nutrition
• The approximate amounts of nutrients required for a healthy diet
• Not for individuals ( very general ) base on population figures
• Not an aim
• 5-10yrs have their own GDA’s

Question 13

What is TRAFFIC LIGHTING?

Answer 13

3 Colours used to help consumers choose healthily 
HIGH/ MEDIUM/ LOW = RED/ AMBER/ GREEN 
These apply for: 
- Fats 
- Saturated fats 
- Salt 
- Sugars