A mandatory national standard for the health and safety of each consumer is the official implementation of the “General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods,†which means that food products and food labels produced after April 20th must be implemented in accordance with the new standards. The new standard detailed the specific requirements for food labeling under the Food Safety Law and its implementing regulations. It also stipulates stricter provisions on food labeling and other aspects, and enhances the scientificity and operability of the standard. It is very important to understand the label. Consumers should work hard to acquire relevant consumer knowledge and improve their ability to identify. So, how to buy foods based on food labels, Panlong Consumer Association Donghua Branch teach you 4 strokes:
First move
See if the content of the mark is comprehensive
According to the new standard, all food items that have been prepackaged or packed (infused) into containers and provided directly to consumers should be marked on the label. Labelling should include food name, ingredient list, net content and specifications, name and address of producer and/or distributor, address and contact details, production date and shelf life, storage conditions, food production license number, product standard code and other The content to be marked.
Second stroke
Carefully check the shelf life mark
According to the new standard, pre-packaged foods should clearly indicate the production date and shelf life of pre-packaged foods under the storage conditions specified in the label. If the date is marked in the form of "see a part of the package," the specific part of the package should be marked. Date stamping cannot be affixed, reprinted or tampered with.
Third stroke
A closer look at food ingredients
In the food ingredient list, various raw materials, excipients and food additives shall be marked as required. According to the new standard, sweeteners, preservatives, and colorants should be labeled with specific names.
Fourth stroke
See recommendations for allergenic substances
According to the new standard, eight categories of allergenic substances are recommended, namely: "gluten-containing cereals and their products, crustaceans and their products, fish and their products, eggs and their products, peanuts and their products, Soybeans and their products, milk and dairy products (including lactose), nuts and their nut products†are encouraged to prompt enterprises in the immediate vicinity of the list of ingredients so that consumers can scientifically select foods according to their own circumstances.
The issue of food safety concerns the health of every consumer. Consumers Association recommends that consumers consult the “General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods†promulgated by the Ministry of Health through the website to learn.
First move
See if the content of the mark is comprehensive
According to the new standard, all food items that have been prepackaged or packed (infused) into containers and provided directly to consumers should be marked on the label. Labelling should include food name, ingredient list, net content and specifications, name and address of producer and/or distributor, address and contact details, production date and shelf life, storage conditions, food production license number, product standard code and other The content to be marked.
Second stroke
Carefully check the shelf life mark
According to the new standard, pre-packaged foods should clearly indicate the production date and shelf life of pre-packaged foods under the storage conditions specified in the label. If the date is marked in the form of "see a part of the package," the specific part of the package should be marked. Date stamping cannot be affixed, reprinted or tampered with.
Third stroke
A closer look at food ingredients
In the food ingredient list, various raw materials, excipients and food additives shall be marked as required. According to the new standard, sweeteners, preservatives, and colorants should be labeled with specific names.
Fourth stroke
See recommendations for allergenic substances
According to the new standard, eight categories of allergenic substances are recommended, namely: "gluten-containing cereals and their products, crustaceans and their products, fish and their products, eggs and their products, peanuts and their products, Soybeans and their products, milk and dairy products (including lactose), nuts and their nut products†are encouraged to prompt enterprises in the immediate vicinity of the list of ingredients so that consumers can scientifically select foods according to their own circumstances.
The issue of food safety concerns the health of every consumer. Consumers Association recommends that consumers consult the “General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods†promulgated by the Ministry of Health through the website to learn.