Labelling of food

Food labels are there to provide information on what we are eating - this gives us, as the consumers, more of a choice.  There are regulations that prevent manufacturers using misleading food labels.

We do not provide specific information on general labelling of food to manufacturers, importers or retailers.  General information is available from the Food Standards Agency. 

What is required on packaging?

• Name of the food
• List of ingredients
• Storage instructions
• Use by and best before dates
• Name and address and country of origin
• Nutritional information
• Recommended average daily energy allowances
• Quantity and quantitative ingredients declarations (QUID)
• Food allergies
• Other labelling (special claims, alcoholic drinks, genertically modified foods, organic foods)