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Food labeling is one of the main ways consumers get information on the product they’re buying. Food labels should be clearly visible  to consumers so that they can read off the information with ease and have a proper understanding of what the product contains. There are extensive rules and regulations that food producers must abide by in order to launch their product successfully. Depending on the kind of food and other factors, the rules are subject to change. However, there are a few basic rules that every food packaging must follow. Here we will discuss all the important information that food producers must provide on labels. Statement of Identity This refers to the common name that a food product has and not the brand’s name for the product. For example, a food producer that sells a variety of granola bars will have to mention the statement of identity as “granola bar” and not the specific name of that granola bar brand. Expiration Date and Storage Options Th...

Growing awareness of the harm that food packaging chemicals cause has led to regulations that require food companies to stop using them. Scientific evidence  has proven that largely ‘safe’ packaging materials react with food components to create chemicals that are dangerous to consumers. Obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease are just some of the harmful effects of the chemicals that are found in food packaging. Here are some types of food packaging and the harmful chemicals they contain. Takeaway Containers Convenient takeaway containers made the delivery of food items to our homes possible. However, these containers aren’t good for your body or the environment. When hot food products are placed within these containers, chemicals are released into the food, and eventually, into our bodies. These containers are made from materials such as Styrofoam, which has been shown to cause  conditions such as depression, weakness, fatigue, and even minor kidney proble...