The course will answer questions about food sector labelling legislation at national and international level. It will explain what information is mandatory and what is voluntary, as well as specific rules on product names, ingredients, allergens, country of origin, nutritional information, use of logos (organic, vegan) and the use of commercial descriptors (natural, homemade, traditional).

CONTENT

• General legislation: national and international. Requirements for exporting food.
• Sector legislation: classes, categories, sizes, types.
• Mandatory and voluntary labelling.  
• Common areas of interest: product names, ingredients, allergens,  country of origin, nutritional information, recycling logos, other logos (gluten-free, vegan, organic), use of commercial descriptors (natural, homemade, traditional).