Resources and Legislation
Food Labelling: All Rules and Mandatory Information Under EU 1169/2011
What must go on a food label? Complete guide to EU food labelling requirements. Allergen labelling, nutrition declaration, ingredient lists and common mistakes.
New EU rules for the identification mark (oval)
From May 2024 the EC abbreviation on the identification mark (oval) changes to EU. Transition period until end of 2028.
The 14 Allergens: Allergen Labelling Rules and Best Practices
The 14 EU allergens, how to declare them on food labels under EU 1169/2011, cross-contamination management and common allergen labelling mistakes.
What Is HACCP? Meaning, Principles and Food Safety Guide
What does HACCP mean and why is it mandatory? The 7 HACCP principles, critical control points and practical approach for food manufacturers.
Ingredient Declaration: Rules for the Ingredient List on Food Labels
What must go on an ingredient list? All rules under EU 1169/2011. Descending weight order, QUID, compound ingredients, allergens and common mistakes.
Sulphites in Food: the Overlooked Allergen on the Label
What are sulphites, which foods contain them and when must they appear on the label? Hidden sources, 10 mg/kg threshold and declaration requirements.
What Is PLM? Product Lifecycle Management in the Food Industry
What does PLM mean and how does Product Lifecycle Management apply to the food industry? Product lifecycle, PLM vs ERP and why Food PLM works differently.
Product Specifications: Management, Compliance and Software
How to manage product specifications in the food industry. Step-by-step plan, legal requirements and how software makes your processes more efficient.
Reference Doses per Allergen: NL ED05 and VITAL
Reference doses per allergen for PAL assessment. NL ED05, VITAL 3.0 and VITAL 4.0 compared. All values in mg allergenic protein.
Nutrition Declaration: Calculation, Rules and Label Requirements
How to calculate nutritional values for the food label. The Big 7, EU rounding rules, processing loss and automatic calculation from recipes.
New EU Wine Labelling Rules: What Goes on the Label?
Discover the new EU wine labelling rules. Everything about ingredients, allergens, QR codes and mandatory information for wine labels from 2024.
Recipe Management in the Food Industry: From Spreadsheets to Software
Recipe management software for the food industry. Automatic calculations, version control, and the step from spreadsheets to a recipe management system.
Best Before and Use By Dates: Rules for Food Labels
What is the difference between best before and use by dates? How to determine shelf life, storage conditions and label requirements under EU 1169/2011.
Food Traceability: Regulations, Systems and Best Practices
Food traceability explained. Legal requirements (Regulation 178/2002), documentation, mock recalls and how to set up your traceability system.