Food labelling and composition
Food labels are there to give us information on what we eat. Find out what you need to include in your labelling.
Packaging needs to show:
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the name of the food
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a list of ingredients
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storage instructions
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'best before' or 'use by' date
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food allergen information
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name and address of manufacturer
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quantity
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quantitative ingredients declarations (QUID) - only applying to pre-packaged foods
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special claims
Useful websites
Contact
Food and Safety Team (Environmental Health Service)
9 HOLBEACH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TW
Telephone:
Published on: 03/12/2020