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Mandatory Food Labels

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Mandatory Information on Food Labels

According to EU rules, pre-packaged food must be labeled with the following information:

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Instructions for cooking the product

  • Cooking time and temperature.
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List of ingredients

  • Additives/E numbers should be included.
  • This requirement makes it easier for people to check if the product suits their dietary needs.
  • Lists must emphasise any common allergens (e.g. by underlining or bolding them).
  • Lists must start with the main ingredients - they should be in descending weight order.

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1Food Preparation Skills

2Food, Nutrition & Health

3Food Science

4Food Safety

5Food Choice

6Food Provenance

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