5.1.4

Food Labels

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Food Labels

There are lots of regulations surrounding food labels.

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The European Union

  • European Union countries must adhere to the Food Information to Consumers' (FIC) legislation.
  • This regulation was last revised in 2014.
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UK

  • The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is the authority that checks that food businesses and manufacturers are adhering to the regulations.
  • The UK follows EU rules, that:
    • Food labels must not mislead people.
    • Food labels must be easily legible and clear.
    • Food labels must emphasise any common allergens listed in the ingredients.
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Nutritional information

  • Food labels must display nutritional information.
  • This has been a legal requirement since December 2016.

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1Food Preparation Skills

2Food, Nutrition & Health

3Food Science

4Food Safety

5Food Choice

6Food Provenance

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