Regulatory labeling has been harmonized for all food products since 2011. The objective is to better inform consumers.
Is INCO 1169/2011 nutritional labeling mandatory?
European Regulation INCO No. 1169/2011, published in 2011 and adopted in France in 2016, aimed to modernize and harmonize the labeling of all foodstuffs in Europe. This document brings together the various regulatory texts relating to labeling within the European Union. Among the essential information, we find a list of mandatory information, which allows for better consumer information.
What are the mandatory information?
This nutritional labeling is now mandatory for all food manufacturers (solid products, liquids, food supplements, etc.).
All pre-packaged foodstuffs must, according to INCO regulation no. 1169-2011, contain the following mandatory information:
- The sales name
- The list of ingredients
- Allergens
- The quantity of certain ingredients or categories of ingredients (if applicable)
- The net quantity
- The best before date or minimum durability date
- Special conditions of storage and/or use (if applicable)
- The name or business name and address of the operator
- Country of origin or place of provenance (if applicable)
- Instructions for use (when their absence does not allow for proper use of the food)
- Alcoholic strength by volume (for drinks containing more than 1.2% alcohol)
- The nutritional declaration
To find out more, please consult these various official documents:
- Regulation No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
- Regulation No. 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims
- Regulation No. 1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals to foodstuffs
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