Food Labelling
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Author(s): J. R. Blanchfield (Ed.)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 0849308526
Format: hardback
286pp
Price: £115.00, $207.00
Review Date: 17 August 2000
Review: The development of issues of food labelling has arisen recently due to an increase in the amount of packaged food produced. The 24 authors, from the UK and USA, give a detailed guide to the relevant legislation in the EU and USA. There are chapters on: labelling requirements, declaration of ingredients and additives, durability indication, nutrition information, nutrition and health claims in both the EU and USA. Special issues such as: good design; multi-language requirements; food allergen labelling; GM foods and ingredients; irradiated food and ingredients; and labels for the blind are discussed in detail. There are also chapters on determining shelf life, instructions for storage and use, and traceability.