FOOD LABELLING
Always ensure that you have the correct details on your food labels ...
If you sell packaged food at a market, don't be surprised if a Health Inspector visits your stall.
They are there to ensure that your products meets the health regulations, and that includes labeling.
So, what food requires a label and what has to be on the label?
The quick answer appears to be any food that is packaged. That is in jars, bottles, cans, cellophane wrapped etc.
What has to be on the label?
Always ensure that you have the correct details on your food labels ...
If you sell packaged food at a market, don't be surprised if a Health Inspector visits your stall.
They are there to ensure that your products meets the health regulations, and that includes labeling.
So, what food requires a label and what has to be on the label?
The quick answer appears to be any food that is packaged. That is in jars, bottles, cans, cellophane wrapped etc.
What has to be on the label?
Your Business Name and Address
Your Phone number
The ingredients
Use by or Best Before date
Batch Number
Nutritional Panel
Warnings
Country of origin
For more information visit the links below ...
Your Phone number
The ingredients
Use by or Best Before date
Batch Number
Nutritional Panel
Warnings
Country of origin
For more information visit the links below ...
So, what if I say that it's all too hard and I'm not going to comply with the regulations?
The health inspector has the authority to either ask you to remove the items from sale or confiscate them and have them destroyed.
Please note: This article is designed to be used as a guide only.
The health inspector has the authority to either ask you to remove the items from sale or confiscate them and have them destroyed.
Please note: This article is designed to be used as a guide only.
