Food Labelling
Food Label Compliance Checks
Our experts carry out food label checks that reduce the risk of costly product recalls, Trading Standards action and allergic incidents from mislabelling.
Legal duty
Food label checks and the law
Food business operators need to label pre-packaged foods and check that any food label they apply meets UK food labelling legislation.
Incorrectly labelled foods can lead to legal action by Trading Standards, costly recalls and claims from customers who suffered allergic reactions to mislabelled foods.
Our service
About our food label checks
Our food label experts examine whether your labels comply with existing and planned regulations, and issue a compliance report to support due diligence. If there are mistakes or omissions we advise what is required — and once changes are made we re-check at no extra cost.
We work with importers, manufacturers and retailers and also run food labelling training courses.
Label contents
What information is required on a food label
Requirements are complex and vary by product. In the main they apply to prepackaged foods, with exemptions for some foods packed on the same site they are sold from. Basic requirements typically include:
- 01 Food name — legal, customary or precise descriptive name
- 02 List of ingredients — allergens highlighted (usually bold)
- 03 QUID percentage indication where required
- 04 Durability date — use by / best before
- 05 Special storage or use conditions
- 06 Name and address of manufacturer, packer or seller
- 07 Place of origin where omission could mislead
- 08 Instructions for use where necessary
- 09 Nutritional content — energy, fat, saturates, carbs, sugars, protein, salt
Next step
Make an enquiry about Food Label Compliance Checks
Tell us about your sites and priorities — we’ll recommend the right mix of consultancy, audits or mentoring.