Food labels are there to give us information on what we eat. There are regulations that prevent manufacturers from using misleading food labels.
What is required on packaging?
- name of the food
- list of ingredients
- storage instructions
- 'best before' or 'use by' date
- name and address of manufacturer
- nutritional information
- quantity
- quantitative ingredients declarations (QUID)
- special claims.
For more information about food labelling go to the Eat Well website.