Handbook on Food Labelling to Protect Consumers

Handbook on Food Labelling to Protect Consumers

Year of publication 2016

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 60 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

ISBN 978-92-5-109547-8

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Food labelling is useful tool to protect consumer health and to prevent fraudulent practices. The handbook explains the general principles and good practices for food labelling, including international standards for labelling. Specific types of labels are explained such as ingredient lists (including allergen and food additive information), date marking, nutrition labels (back of pack panels and front of pack systems) as well as nutrient and health claims. The steps for developing a labelling policy are explained and sources of information from national and international authorities are provided.

Language English

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