Food Labelling Made Simple

This module talks about the labelling required for the different types of sales that can occur with the sale of food.

Learn about what you need to put on your label so that your food can be identified appropriately. Find out how you need to identify your business and why it is necessary.

Nutrition information is required on most food labels, but there are some finer details that you need to be aware of and you will find out about them here.

Food requires a net weight statement, but there are some situations where it may not be needed. Learn about what type of food needs what type of net weight statement and the labelling required.

The new labelling requirements for country of origin statements are mandatory for all food manufactured after 1 July 2018. Discover the new requirements for labelling and the different types of statements applying to foods depending on where the ingredients come from and where the processing occurs.

Listing food ingredients on your label can be complicated. Learn how to label the ingredients of your food product so that it complies with the legislation and effectively communicates what is in the food to your consumers.

Some ingredients and food components are not safe for some people and the foods you sell might need to have certain warning or advisory statements and declarations. There are several of these specified and mandatory wording and type size is required for particular ingredients.

Percentage labelling or the labelling for characterising ingredients or components can be confusing. Find out what is needed and what you might be required to put on your label depending on what else you on your label or even in your advertising or what consumers may even associate with the food that you are selling.