Food labeling

Food labeling is an important tool to communicate the details of the products.

These tips should be considered while labeling the food products, raw and packaging material etc.,

·         Food /Dish Name

·         Legibility requirements

·         Food recall information;

·         Date marking;

·         Nutrition labeling

·         Percentage labeling;

·         Intended use

·         Country of origin

                                                 

·         Food /Dish Name

A name or description of the food that clearly states the true nature of the food, should be displayed on the label.

·         Legibility requirements

Labels must be clear, readable and understandable.

·         Food recall information

In the event of a food recall labels must have the name and business address, so that the lot and batch number of the food can easily be traced out

·         Date marking

The manufacturing and expiry date of the packaged food should be mentioned on the label.

·         Nutrition labeling

Nutritional values and information of the product should be displayed on the label in a particular format, where in it provides details like energy, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc., 

·         Percentage labeling

Packaged foods should contain labels that show the percentages of the main or key ingredients of the food product

·         Intended Use

Depending on the nature of the product, the storage and usage directions should be mentioned on the label.

·         Country of origin

The country of origin of the food produced should also be mentioned on the label.