Pre-packaged food labels provide essential information about a product’s contents and help costumers make informed purchasing decisions. These labels are regulated by the European Food Safety Authority and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and below are the main components that are typically required on pre-packaged food product labels.
Product Name : This identifies the food product and may include brand names or specific varieties.
Ingredients List : All ingredients used in the food product. This includes both major ingredients and additives like preservatives,colourings, and flavourings.
Allergen Information : Food allergens must be highlighted by change of text colour or font typeface allergens such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish.
Nutritional Information : This provides details on the food’s nutritional content per serving size, including: Calories , Fat ,Salt, Carbohydrates (Total, dietary fibre , sugars) Protein, Vitamins
Expiration Date : The date by which the food should be consumed for both quality and safety. It may be shown as “Best Before,” “Use By,” or “Sell By” depending on the product.
Manufacturer or Distributor Information : This includes the name, address, and contact details of the company responsible for the product.
Dietary Labels (Optional) Labels such as “Gluten-Free,” “Organic,” “Low-Sodium,” “Vegan” may also be included, depending on the product’s features and target audience.
These labels are crucial for making health-conscious decisions, and ensuring the safety of consumers.
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