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1 European Product Labelling Guide1 INTRODUCTIONW ithin my role in the Enterprise Europe Network, one of the issues I m regularly asked about is product labelling, : What regulations apply to my product? or What information has to be displayed on my product? . European legislation can be complex and consequently sourcing the answers to these questions isn t necessarily the simplest task, therefore the purpose of this guide is to pull together all the information on European Union product labelling rules so that it is accessible from one source but broken up into a consistent and readable format. The hope is that it will give companies a clearer understanding as to what rules may be applicable to them, so that they can better prepare themselves for trading in the European market.

2 I think you will find this guide useful, but if you require more information please contact your local Enterprise Europe Thomson European Information ExecutiveEnterprise Europe Network2 DISCLAIMERAll information was sourced from , unless stated every effort has been made to ensure that the information and content within this document is accurate, up-to-date and reliable, the Enterprise Europe Network and its partners cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or errors. Any images used are to be taken as purely hypothetical examples; their accuracy has not been verified and they are not intended to promote any product or labelling of this guide, or actions taken from the information provided, are solely at the user's own risk. The information held within the guide should never be used as formal legal advice, users should always seek professional advice regarding labelling rules before placing any products on the market.

3 If you require more information please don t hesitate in contacting your local Enterprise Europe the headings below are linked to the requisite pages, so once you find the topic you are looking for just click on the text and you will be taken to the 1 GENERAL LABELLING PROVISIONS food Labelling Rules .. 10 , Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs .. 10 Products .. 16 Products .. 16 of Prepacked Foodstuff By Lot.

4 18 of Pack Sizes .. 19 .. 19 .. 21 of Products Offered to Consumers .. 21 4 CHAPTER 2 food AND DRINK LABELLING Information .. 24 and Allergens .. 24 Labelling.

5 24 and Health Claims .. 28 Supplements .. 31 Foodstuffs .. 34 of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances .. 35 and Quinine .. 38 Diets .. 40 for Particular Nutritional Use .. 40 Diet food .

6 43 Foods for Special Medical Purposes .. 45 s In The food and How It s Produced .. 48 Modified Organisms .. 48 and labelling of GMOs .. 48 and Feed (GMO) .. 51 Identifiers for GMOs .. 53 , Flavouring and Enzymes .. 56 Additives.

7 56 Flavouring .. 59 Enzymes .. 61 Procedure .. 63 Solvents .. 65 Methods .. 69 and Foodstuff as Traditional Specialities Guaranteed .. 69 Indications and Designation of Origin .. 74 Products.

8 80 .. 84 Treated with Ionising Radiation .. 84 Frozen food .. 87 food /Drink Rules .. 89 .. 89 and Labelling of Beef and Veal .. 89.

9 95 Oils and Fats: Erucic Acid .. 95 Fats .. 97 Derivatives .. 99 Preserved Milk .. 99 Caseins and Caseinates .. 102 Products .. 104.

10 104 Jams and Chestnut Puree .. 106 and Chocolate .. 108 .. 112 .. 114 Mineral Waters .. 114 Juices .. 118 Drinks.