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Labeling of Packaged Food

1. The document provides information on labeling requirements for prepackaged foods according to UK standards. 2. Key mandatory information that must appear on food labels includes the product name, ingredients list, net quantity, date mark, name and address of manufacturer, and allergen information. 3. Additional details may need to be provided such as special storage instructions, place of origin if absence could mislead consumers, and instructions for use/preparation if needed.

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Labeling of Packaged Food

1. The document provides information on labeling requirements for prepackaged foods according to UK standards. 2. Key mandatory information that must appear on food labels includes the product name, ingredients list, net quantity, date mark, name and address of manufacturer, and allergen information. 3. Additional details may need to be provided such as special storage instructions, place of origin if absence could mislead consumers, and instructions for use/preparation if needed.

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Subject: COOKERY NCII

Activity Title: Labeling of packaged food


Learning Targets: I can label food according to industry standards (TLE_HECK912PF-IVj- 20)
Resources: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/packaging-and-labelling

Learning Concept:
All prepacked food requires a food label that displays certain mandatory information. All
food is subject to general food labelling requirements and any labelling provided must be
accurate and not misleading to help you make informed choices about what you and your family
eats.
The following information must appear by law on food labels and packaging:
1. Name of the product
The name of the food must be clearly stated on the packaging and not be misleading.
This must be sufficiently descriptive to inform the consumer of the true nature of the food
and to enable it to be distinguished from products with which it might otherwise be
confused. Most products will fall into this category and require a descriptive name.
2. List of ingredients
Ingredients must be listed in order of weight, with the main ingredient first according to
the amounts that were used to make the food.
3. Quantity of certain ingredients
Tells a consumer the percentage of particular ingredients contained in a food product.
4. Net quantity
The net quantity of contents (net quantity statement) is the statement on the label which
provides the amount of food in the container or package. It must be expressed in weight,
measure or numeric count. If the food is a liquid, it should be expressed in fluid measure
(e.g., fl oz).
5. Date of minimum durability
Food labels must be marked with either a ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ date so that it is clear
how long foods can be kept and how to store them.
6. Any special storage instructions or conditions of use
7. Name and address of manufacturer
Food businesses must include a business name and address on the packaging or food
label. This must be either: the name of the business whose name the food is marketed
under; or the address of the business that has imported the food
8. Place of origin of the foodstuff if its absence might mislead the consumer to a
material degree
The indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of a food shall be
mandatory where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer as to the true
country of origin or place of provenance of the food. Consumers might be misled without
this information.
9. Instructions for use where necessary
10. Instructions on how to prepare and cook the food appropriately, including for heating in a
microwave oven, must be given on the label if they are needed. If the food must be
heated, the temperature of the oven and the cooking time will usually be stated.
11. Allergen Information
The name of the food source of a major food allergen must appear: In parentheses
following the name of the ingredient. Immediately after or next to the list of ingredients in
a “contains” statement. Example: “Contains wheat, milk, and soy.”

Learning Task:
Directions: Look and analyze the picture below and identify what food labels is
illustrated in the picture. Write your answer on the lines after each number.
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3 4 5 6

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3. ________________________
4. ________________________
5. ________________________
6. ________________________
7. ________________________
8. ________________________
9-10. Why are food labels important?
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