Is Your Food Product Labeling Missing All This Important Information?

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

The expiration date refers to the date after which the food is no longer safe to consume. Some foods can expire even before the expiration date due to failure of storing it properly. There are foods that require special conditions for storage, with details such as refrigerating them once they’ve opened or keeping them at a certain temperature throughout. Food producers must print out all these details clearly on the food label.

Nutrition Facts

The nutritional facts are probably the most complex part of the food label. You should mention details such as the serving size, nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The exact amounts of these details are also very important to mention, exactly how many people it serves and the percentage amounts of the rest. 

Ingredients, Allergens and Claims

The ingredients used in making the product should be clearly listed in an organized manner so it’s easy to follow for the consumer. Exact amounts of the ingredients used can also be shown.

If the food contains any kind of allergens or substances that might cause allergies then this should be very clearly mentioned on the label. Additionally, if the food producers have made any claims such as “gluten-free,” then it should be mentioned and producers are expected to ensure that the claim is 100% accurate.

Product Manufacturer Details

There has to be information provided on details such as the product manufacturer’s name and address. Consumers want to know where their food is coming from and who’s making it.

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