Labelling
Food labelling is used to convey accurate messages about what the product is. Food labelling can cover aspects like nutrition, country of origin and allergens. Below is a collection of articles related to food labelling. To find out more about our food labelling advice services get in touch – support@campdenbri.co.uk
Bread and flour regulations amended to help protect health of babies in England
Get the latest information on new amendments to the 1998 Bread and Flour Regulations, which will help better protect the health of babies in England.
What you need to know about kiwifruit and other emerging elicitors of food allergy
Like for many crops, the use of kiwifruit is growing and changing across a range of food streams. This research shines a light on what food business operator...
The allergenicity of edible algae – implications for food business operators
Food business operators need to be aware of seaweed and algal derived products as potential sources of food allergens in their food chains, and what to do to...
Evaluating the food information, labelling and unintended food allergen presence of imported prepacked foods and drinks purchased online
Frequent food and drink product recalls occur globally due to incorrect labelling of food allergens.
What are the differences between nutrient profiling models and ultra-processed food classifications?
An overview of each classification system and the differences between them. Plus, what the future may hold for classification models/systems.
Optimising food allergen management – through risk management and risk communication
This white paper is structured into these four key sections and summarises some of the key insights and updates shared during our ‘Optimising food allergen m...
The latest ‘greenwashing’ updates – responsible communication of environmental, sustainability and green claims
Outlining the latest regulatory developments in the EU, UK and other English-speaking markets, the challenges they present and how to approach them.
‘Hot topics’ top 5 – the key focus areas and industry challenges that our members are talking about
The hottest topics that were most discussed in our 2023 Member Interest Group (MIG) meetings, why these issues are ‘hot’, what the challenges are and how we ...
Asking our network about their food allergen cross-contact concerns
We asked our LinkedIn network for feedback on allergen cross-contact via a number of poll questions about their concerns in this area.
Allergen labelling
In EU legislation, there are 14 groups of food raw materials that must be labelled on food and drink packages if they have been deliberately included as an i...
Frequently answered questions about EU-harmonised and UK food law
Based on common enquiries received by our Regulatory Affairs team, we have compiled some key information on the provision of information on labels of prepack...
Food allergen management and labelling – the food industry’s evolution
Helen Arrowsmith, Regulatory Affairs Manager and Allergen Specialist reflects on the industry’s evolution with respect to food allergen labelling and managem...
Food allergen labelling – the difference between ‘gluten’ and ‘cereals containing gluten’
Helen Arrowsmith (Regulatory Affairs Manager and Allergen Specialist), Christopher James (Safety and Quality Specialist, Allergens) and Lewis Wallis (Regulat...
Are you following developments in precautionary allergen labelling and information?
This blog discusses precautionary allergen labelling/information (often referred to as ‘may contain’ statements) and details recent developments in this area.
Recent developments in alcohol labelling
One of our regulatory experts clarifies and simplifies some of the recent changes and developments in how alcohol labels need to be presented.
Want air fryer cooking instructions on pack? Here’s more detail from Greg Hooper, Instruction Services Manager on why this is such a challenge
Despite the popularity and success of air fryers, the variability of cooking performance currently presents a food safety barrier to cooking instruction vali...
Legislation on country of origin or place of provenance for primary ingredients
Legislation relating to the provision of information on the origin of primary ingredients applies from 1 April 2020
Allergen labelling of prepacked foods
This presentation discusses allergen labelling worldwide and how it compares to the EU.
Calculating duty correctly
Duty is paid when goods are brought into a country or trading area. Rates of duty are different for different commodities and different origin countries.
Nutritional labelling of alcoholic drinks
Labelling of ingredients and nutrition information on most alcoholic drinks has long been voluntary in the United Kingdom, European Union and most world mark...
Sugar reduction in the UK and the implications for labelling
This session explains the impact that sugar reduction is having on labelling practices for food business in the UK.
Updates to Canadian food labelling requirements
Following swiftly on from similar changes in the United States, on 14th December 2016, Health Canada announced changes to certain labelling elements.
Changes to gluten-free labelling legislation
The legislation regarding gluten-free labelling and information is changing; new rules apply from 20th July 2016.
Nutrition and health labelling
Adequate human nutrition requires the regular intake of around fifty different components of foods, split between the macronutrients, the micronutrients and ...
Food Information to Consumers Regulation: FAQs
The Food Information to Consumers Regulation (Regulation (EU) 1169/2011) is being referred to using several different abbreviations.
Tolerances for nutrient values declared on a food or drink label
Tolerances for nutrition labelling purposes are important as it is not possible for foods to always contain the exact levels of energy and nutrients that are...
A planning guide for implementing FIC labelling changes
Having worked on the practical implementation of getting the requirements of FIC onto a physical label, I understand how difficult and daunting this task can...
The FIC is making plenty of work for us, too!
Food legislation is a complex area, with plenty of pitfalls for the unwary.
Change in food labelling legislation
Principal food law advisor Ruth Price discusses the main provisions of the Food Information Regulation, which is due to be enforced in December ...
All change on labelling requirements
The Food Information Regulation has finally been agreed. After much debate, we now know what changes to food labels are going to be required.
Food labelling: easing 'constructive tension'
The food label is the 'face' of most products. It is what people first see.
