Nutritional labelling is voluntary unless a nutritional or health claim is made about the food.\u00a0\u00a0 Organic products have specific rules.\u00a0\u00a0 There are a number of specific food labelling requirements for certain claims, such as \u201clow fat\u201d, \u201chealthy\u201d etc. Specific supporting evidence is required. The EU is revising labelling requirements at present in particular in relation to nutritional issues.<\/p>\n
Extra food labelling requirements such as health marks, ingredients and declarations may also arise.\u00a0 Health marks are applied to red meat carcasses and wholesale cuts to verify that they are fit for human consumption.\u00a0\u00a0 The health mark indicates that the requisite pre and post-mortem inspections have taken place.\u00a0\u00a0 It indicates the country of establishment and the approval number of the relevant slaughterhouse.<\/p>\n
Certain other meat products do not require a health mark but require a mark indicating their origin.\u00a0\u00a0 This ID mark is applied by the business food operator to indicate that the processed meat has been produced in accordance with legal requirements.\u00a0\u00a0 Products of animal origin cannot be sold in the EU without a health mark or identification mark.<\/p>\n
QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declarations) are required for ingredients that form part of the name of the food or are usually associated with the food.\u00a0 For example, a fish pie needs to indicate how much fish is included.<\/p>\n
Regulated fresh produce must comply with labelling and presentation requirements of the RPA.\u00a0\u00a0 This includes country of origin, quality, class, packer and dispatcher code, size and variety.<\/p>\n
Packaging must provide sufficient information for handlers to move goods safely and hygienically.\u00a0\u00a0 There are a number of regulations covering packaging of foods and material.\u00a0\u00a0 Certain types of materials are considered unsafe for contact with food.<\/p>\n\n
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