Packaging

Question 1

difference between a nutrition content claim and a health claim

Answer 1

a nutrition content claim is a claim about the content of certain nutrients or substances in a food.
whereas eg - low in fat
a health claim is a relationship between a food and health rather then a statement of content eg - calcium gives you strong bones

Question 2

what must not be on a food label

Answer 2

• anything false, missleading
• a claim for food that can cause a sickness or illness
• a comparison of vitamins in any way (vitamin enriched)
• the word ‘health’ when used in a conjunction with the name of the food
• a claim about slimming or weight reducing proporties

Question 3

optional information on a food label

Answer 3

• bar codes
• health star rating
• serving suggestions

Question 4

compulsory information on a food label

Answer 4

• name of food
• lot identification
• name and business address of supplier
• advisory statements, warnings and declarations
• ingredients
• percentage labelling
• date marking
• nutrition information
• directions for storage and use
• country of origin
• weight or measure of contents

Question 5

what is the halo effect

Answer 5

the overestimation of how healthy a food item might be

Question 6

who regulates food standards and packaging

Answer 6

FSANZ