STUDIO BRIEF 5 PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS |
As we were both unsure as to exactly what needed to be on the packaging for the product to be sold in retail, I decided to research more into it to make sure we weren't missing anything out.
OVERVIEW
clear and easy to read
permanent
easy to understand
easily visible
not misleading
You must show certain basic information and list the ingredients. You might also have to show certain warnings.
Food labelling - what you must show
You must show the following information on the front of packaged food:
a list of ingredients (if there are more than 2)
the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or seller
the lot number (or use-by date if you wish)
any special storage conditions
instructions for use or cooking, if necessary
Cocoa and chocolate products
Certain cocoa and chocolate products must comply with the reserved descriptions set out in the Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations 2003. The rules lay down the composition of chocolate and products including setting minimum ingredient requirements and specific labelling requirements. The amount of cocoa solids and milk solids that must be present are stipulated as well as allowing only certain additional ingredients to be added. A cocoa solids declaration such as X% minimum is required for most chocolate products covered by the rules and also where appropriate a milk solids declaration is required. This enables consumers to make informed decisions about the type of chocolate they want to purchase. If you use one of the reserved descriptions covered in the regulation then your product must be made according to the defined compositional criteria.
permanent
easy to understand
easily visible
not misleading
You must show certain basic information and list the ingredients. You might also have to show certain warnings.
You must show the following information on the front of packaged food:
the name of the food
a ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ date (or instructions on where to find it)
any necessary warnings
quantity information
You must also show the following information - it can be on the front, side or back of the packaging:
a ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ date (or instructions on where to find it)
any necessary warnings
quantity information
You must also show the following information - it can be on the front, side or back of the packaging:
a list of ingredients (if there are more than 2)
the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or seller
the lot number (or use-by date if you wish)
any special storage conditions
instructions for use or cooking, if necessary
Quantity information
You must put the net quantity in grams, kilograms, millilitres or litres on the label of:
packaged food over 5g or 5ml
packaged herbs and spices
Solid foods packed in a liquid must show the drained net weight.
You must be able to see the quantity information when you read the name of the food on the label and, for alcohol, the alcoholic strength.
You don’t have to show the weight or volume on foods sold by number, eg 2 bread rolls, provided that you can clearly see the number of items inside the packaging.
Read more guidance on quantity labelling.
You must put the net quantity in grams, kilograms, millilitres or litres on the label of:
packaged food over 5g or 5ml
packaged herbs and spices
Solid foods packed in a liquid must show the drained net weight.
You must be able to see the quantity information when you read the name of the food on the label and, for alcohol, the alcoholic strength.
You don’t have to show the weight or volume on foods sold by number, eg 2 bread rolls, provided that you can clearly see the number of items inside the packaging.
Read more guidance on quantity labelling.
Using the ℮ mark
If you put the ℮ mark on the label you can export your product to another European Economic Area (EEA) country without having to meet weights and measures requirements of that country.
If you put the ℮ mark on the label you can export your product to another European Economic Area (EEA) country without having to meet weights and measures requirements of that country.
Allergens
If your product contains any of the following allergens you must say so clearly on the label, and list them in the ingredients:
If your product contains any of the following allergens you must say so clearly on the label, and list them in the ingredients:
celery
cereals containing gluten - including wheat, rye, barley and oats
crustaceans - including prawns, crab and lobster
eggs
fish
lupin
milk
molluscs - including squid, mussels, cockles, whelks and snails
mustard
nuts
peanuts
sesame seeds
soya beans
sulphur dioxide or sulphites at levels above 10mg per kilogram or per litre
cereals containing gluten - including wheat, rye, barley and oats
crustaceans - including prawns, crab and lobster
eggs
fish
lupin
milk
molluscs - including squid, mussels, cockles, whelks and snails
mustard
nuts
peanuts
sesame seeds
soya beans
sulphur dioxide or sulphites at levels above 10mg per kilogram or per litre
Nutrition labelling
You must follow the European Union (EU) rules for nutrition labelling if you want to show nutrition information on pre-packed products.
You must have nutrition labelling if:
You must follow the European Union (EU) rules for nutrition labelling if you want to show nutrition information on pre-packed products.
You must have nutrition labelling if:
you make a nutrition or health claim
you’ve added vitamins or minerals to the food
you’ve added vitamins or minerals to the food
Cocoa and chocolate products
Certain cocoa and chocolate products must comply with the reserved descriptions set out in the Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations 2003. The rules lay down the composition of chocolate and products including setting minimum ingredient requirements and specific labelling requirements. The amount of cocoa solids and milk solids that must be present are stipulated as well as allowing only certain additional ingredients to be added. A cocoa solids declaration such as X% minimum is required for most chocolate products covered by the rules and also where appropriate a milk solids declaration is required. This enables consumers to make informed decisions about the type of chocolate they want to purchase. If you use one of the reserved descriptions covered in the regulation then your product must be made according to the defined compositional criteria.
So concluding this, I need to show
Front:
Name
Best before
Quantity
℮ mark
Back:
Ingredients
Company name & address
Storage conditions
Heating instructions
Allergies
Chocolate specifications
