Proposed changes to food labelling requirements

Two main proposals have now entered the food labelling arena:

1.  Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards Indication of the Ingredients present in Foodstuffs (Brussels 06.09.2001 COM(2001) 433 Final);

2.  A discussion paper on Nutrition Claims and Functional Claims (SANCO/1341/2001).

The aim of both these proposals is to create a better informed consumer so that consumer choice is best protected. Two associated articles on these new developments can now be accessed on Law-Now, one which comments on the proposal for an amendment to Directive 2000/13/EC on the Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs, and one which assesses the discussion paper on Nutrition and Functional Claims and industries response to it. For a review of these, please click on the link in the left hand bar, and go to "your latest information".

For further information, please contact Jessica Burt, tel. +44 (0)20 7367 3000.
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