unit 4 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 main purposes of food labels
A
- to protect the consumer
- to give information about the specific food
- to help with healthy food choices
2
Q
what format should the info on the label be (4)
A
- must be in English
- Must be clearly visible, easily legible and indelible
- must be attached to container
- font size must be the right one prescribed to it
3
Q
basic info that must appear (15)
A
- product name
- image may not be misleading
- list of ingredients
in decreasing order, food additives listed, added water must be listed, common allergens must be listed if included, if less than 2% of a vit or min is present, it doesnt have to be listed - instructions for use or preparation
- storage instructions
- net/actual content
- nutritional info
logo of organisation - mandatory warning if content is under pressure
- name and address of the manufacturer
- date stamps
best before date
sell by date
use by date - country of origin
- batch identification number
- client service or helpline
- bar code or price
- nutritional claims
4
Q
Conditions for nutrient claims **NOTES
A
dat
sodium
dietary fibre
5
Q
what is the Department of Healths legislation on food labeling and its purpose (3)
A
- to provide facts only
- to avoid confusing the consumer through words or by implication
- to provide info to the consumer
6
Q
what claims, info or allegations are prohibited (7)
A
- words, pictures, marks, logos or descriptions creating the impression that food is recommended by health practitioners, or organisations unless approved by Director General of the Department of health
- the words ‘health,’ ‘healthy,’ ‘wholesome,’ ‘nutritious,’ implying that food product or ingredient has health-giving properties
- claims on ‘complete’ or ‘balance’ implying food product will give c or b nutrition
- word ‘cure’ or any other medicinal claim
- ‘excellent source,’ ‘good source,’ ‘enriched,’
