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EU 1169/2011 Compliant Labelling

We ensure your food product labels comply with current European legislation.

Benefits

  • Full compliance with EU legislation
  • Avoiding fines and product recalls
  • Correct consumer information
  • Assistance with allergens and nutritional values

Our Process

  1. 1Analysis of existing labels
  2. 2Identification of non-conformities
  3. 3Label redesign
  4. 4Final verification and approval

Food Labelling EU 1169/2011: practical scope and deliverables

This section clarifies where the service applies, what documents and recommendations are delivered, and which operational risks are reduced.

Who this service is for

  • Food producers launching new products or updating existing labels
  • Private label brands, distributors and importers that need to verify packaging information compliance
  • Sites that need control over allergens, ingredients, mandatory particulars and nutrition declaration
  • Companies preparing for authority checks, customer audits or retail listing

What we deliver

  • Label review and identification of missing or incorrectly formulated elements
  • Verification of mandatory particulars applicable to pre-packed food products
  • Recommendations for allergen emphasis, ingredient list structure and nutrition declaration presentation
  • Clear observations for correcting label text before printing or commercial listing

Risks reduced

  • Incomplete labels, poor readability or misalignment with consumer information requirements
  • Allergen omissions, incorrect ingredient declaration or claims that may mislead consumers
  • Costly corrections after printing, launch delays or amendment requests from retailers
  • Noncompliance risk during inspection due to missing or incorrectly structured mandatory information

Frequently Asked Questions

What information must the label contain?

The label must contain: product name, ingredients list, allergens, net quantity, best before date, storage conditions, manufacturer, energy value and nutrients.

Are nutritional values mandatory?

Yes, the nutrition declaration is mandatory for most pre-packaged foods, with some exceptions provided by the regulation.

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