What information should be marked on food packaging labels

The information that needs to be marked on food packaging labels mainly includes the following aspects, which are to ensure the rights and interests of consumers and meet the requirements of food safety and regulations:

1. Basic food information

Food name: The food name on the label must be true, clear, not misleading consumers, and must not contain prohibited words.

2. Ingredients and ingredients

Ingredients list: detailed list of food ingredients, additives, preservatives, nutrients, etc., for consumers' reference. The information should be clear, easy to understand, and arranged in order of content from highest to lowest.

Third, food quantity and specifications

Net content and specification: indicates the actual weight or capacity of the food, usually labeled in the form of "net content: XX g/ml" to help consumers understand the amount of food.

4. Information of producers and distributors

Name, address and contact details of the producer and/or distributor: This information helps the consumer to understand the origin and traceability of the food.

5. Date identification

Production date and shelf life: Label the production date and shelf life of the food, so that consumers know the freshness of the food and edible time. This information is usually located prominently on the label for quick viewing by consumers.

Other important information

Storage conditions: indicate the environmental requirements and expiration date of food storage, so that consumers can store and eat correctly.

Food production license number: indicates whether the production enterprise has a food production license to prove the safety and legality of food.

Product standard code: indicates the production and quality standards followed by the food.

7. Special identification

Labeling of irradiated food: If the food has been treated with ionizing radiation, it should be labeled "irradiated food" near the name of the food.

Allergen information: Foods containing common allergens (such as milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, etc.) should be clearly marked on the label.

Eight, the standardization and clarity of the label

Food labeling should be clear, eye-catching and durable, so that consumers can easily identify and read when purchasing.

The words used in food labeling shall be standardized Chinese, except for registered trademarks. At the same time, Chinese Pinyin or minority languages can be used, and foreign languages can also be used at the same time, but there should be a corresponding relationship with Chinese, and the foreign language used should not be larger than the corresponding Chinese.

Nine, size requirements

When the maximum surface area of the food or its packaging is greater than 20 square centimeters (35 square centimeters for pre-packaged food), the height of the text, symbols and numbers in the mandatory content of the food label must not be less than 1.8 mm.

In summary, the information that needs to be marked on the food packaging label paper covers the basic information of the food, ingredients and ingredients, quantity and specifications, producer and distributor information, date identification, other important information, special identification, standardization and clarity of the label and size requirements. The labeling of this information helps to protect the rights and interests of consumers while meeting food safety and regulatory requirements.