Food labelling
Use-by date (UBD) and date of minimum durability (DMD)
Updated on 15/01/2021
Keywords : Food labelling, Use-by date (UBD) and Best-before date (BBD)
Terms such as “Use by”, “Use before” and “Best before” are printed on the packaging of food products. But how are they different? What do UBD and DMD mean? What products do they apply to? Can certain foods be safely eaten after their expiration date? What foods and drinks are imperishable? ANSES answers your most frequently asked questions and provides you with some tips to help you avoid making mistakes.
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Nutrition labelling
Updated on 03/05/2013
Keywords : Food labelling, Nutrition
Nutrition labelling of food concerns all the information appearing on a product’s packaging relating to its energy and nutrient content. It is a tool to help consumers in their food choices that also supports public health policy measures with regard to nutrition. How can this information be made reliable, useful and easy to understand for everyone? A regulation that has been applicable in Europe since 2011 stipulates the nutrition information to be included on the label, and the form in which it should be presented to consumers (positioning, size, presentation, etc.).
Labelling: information that protects the consumer
Updated on 25/02/2013
Keywords : Food labelling
General food labelling is mandatory and must comply with the European regulation on food information to consumers. Some of the information it provides helpsprevent food poisoning, warns of allergic reactions for sensitive consumers, or gives guidance on a balanced diet. Below are some instructions on reading and understanding labels.
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