Labelling
Current date 02/05/2012
 
 

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FSQJ Labelling and Packaging

Food labels are a useful source of information, primarily to inform and protect consumers. The objective of foodstuff labelling is to guarantee that consumers have access to complete information on the content and composition of products, in order to protect their health and their interests. Other information may provide details on a particular aspect of the product, such as its origin or production method. Some foodstuffs, such as genetically modified organisms, allergenic foods, foods intended for infants or even various beverages, are also subject to specific regulations.

Product labelling and packaging

What you need to know about packaging and labelling


Under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations any descriptions of goods you trade must be accurate - it's a criminal offence if they're not.

This applies to both the writing and illustrations on your packaging and labelling. Among other things, you must not be misleading about:

  • quantity or size
  • composition
  • method of manufacture
  • place and date of manufacture
  • fitness for stated purpose
  • endorsements by people or organisations

The law applies to you if you sell goods to the public or manufacture goods.
 


FSQJ Links

Food Labeling Guide Guidance for Industry A Food Labeling Guide September 1994; Revised April 2008


CODEX General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods - CODEX STAN 1-1985 (Rev. 1-1991)

FDA FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING ACT

Labeling & Consumer Protection

Fair Trade Producer Standards

Fair Trade Trader Standards

Food Labelling Introduction (EU)

FRESHLABEL





Labelling and Packaging   

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Rotocontrol's Sensing and Verification System (SVS) will be introduced at Labelexpo Europe 2011 in Brussels.

RSS Feed  Slitter-rewinder expands print finishing capacity
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Rotocontrol has won its first order in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from Kimoha, which manufactures and markets self-adhesive labels and flexibles in Dubai.

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Avery Dennison will introduce more innovations than before during the Labelexpo 2011 exhibition.

RSS Feed  Over-printing press for pressure sensitive labels
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Rotocontrol has installed an EDM200 over-printing press at Coastal Labels, a label converter located in Cape Town, South Africa.




 

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