17. Labelling
Labelling - ASSURED ADVICE
This Assured Advice is intended to help business comply with labelling regulations.
Labelling – Applying Use-By Dates
Which should you put on your labels, "Use-by" or "Best Before"?
Food Names
Food names help inform consumer expectations, and there are regulations which govern the use of some names and terms.
Labelling of Products Accurately
For both prepacked and non-prepacked products, apart from where they are made and sold at catering establishments, a true nature name of the food is legally required.
The Foodservice Allergen Labelling Regulations - ASSURED ADVICE
All pre-packaged foods sold in foodservice outlets (that packed the food) are required by law to be labelled with the name of the product and an ingredients list, with any allergens highlighted.
Establishing A Use-by Date by Shelf-Life Testing
Shelf-life testing is the process which allows food producers to determine how long a product can be on sale and safely consumed before it potentially becomes harmful.
Sourdough Labelling Code of Practice
The following Code of Practice for the Labelling of Sourdough has been published by Association of Bakery Ingredient Manufacturers (ABIM) following consultation with a number of trade bodies including both the British Sandwich & Food to Go...
Labelling Vegan, Free-From and Similar Products
This article suggests best practice for vegan, free-from and similar labelling terms.
The information contained in this publication sets out both the legal requirements that food businesses are expected to comply with as well as good practice. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that food businesses need to consider