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Food Labelling (Label Info (How to store the product, The name and address…
Food Labelling
Label Info
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The country it comes from if the buyer might be confused e.g if there's a Jamaican flag on the label but the product was made in the UK, it must say 'Made in UK'
Cooking instructions if the product needs cooking e.g the requiring temperature and the cooking foods
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The weight, volume or quantity of the product, not including the packaging
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A list of ingredients, including any additives or E numbers
All ingredients should be listed, so that people with dietary requirements can check to see if they can eat the product
Common allergens should be clearly highlighted, e.g in bold or underlined
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UK regulations
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Common allergens must be emphasised (e.g highlighted, bolded) in the ingredients
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From Dec 2016, it is compulsory for nutritional information to appear on food labels
In the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FCA) is responsible for making sure that food manufacturers and businesses are following the regulations (correctly labelling foods, using safe, hygienic practices)
Nutritional information should be shown in a table, giving nutrient per 100g and serving