Provide consumers with information about the food they eat - so can make informed decisions about food they buy
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Labelling legislation - what must be included
1. Name of Food, 2.Ingredient list, 3.Quantitative ingredient declaration (size%), 4.Date mark, 5. Storage/prep instructions, 6.Business name and address, 7.Origin of food, 8.Weight&volume of food. From 2014 must include energy, protein, carbs & fat
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Compound ingredient
Something made of other ingredients. e.g pasta -flour, egg etc
PEriod food is at optimum - can be day, month or year
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Date Marking - Use by
Short shelf life food, only valid if stored correctly, use after date risks food poisoning. after opening storage instructions should be followed
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Nutritional claims
Food with beneficial nutritional qualities - low fat, high fibre, no added sugar. Micronutrients must be over 15% of RDA to be in sufficient quantity to benefit
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Comparative claims (This brand better than this etc)
Must be in same food/drink category, typical food to market place, must be proven better than another type. Redction general 30%, macronutrients 10%, salt 25%
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Labelling legislation - what must be included
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1. Name of Food, 2.Ingredient list, 3.Quantitative ingredient declaration (size%), 4.Date mark, 5. Storage/prep instructions, 6.Business name and address, 7.Origin of food, 8.Weight&volume of food. From 2014 must include energy, protein, carbs & fat
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