Labelling

Update 3: FSA and FSS issue further guidance on the use of oils as ingredient substitutions

Further information is being issued about vegetable oil substitutions and product labelling as a result of the Ukraine conflict.

Business guidance

UK Quality Wine Schemes guidance - sparkling wines

Sparkling wine produced in the UK is categorised using a set of hierarchical schemes. This system is known as the UK Quality Wine Schemes and has been put forward to the UK Government by Wine Great Britain (Wine GB).

UK Quality Wine Schemes guidance - still wines

Still wine produced in the UK is categorised using a set of hierarchical schemes. This system is known as the UK Quality Wine Schemes and has been put forward to the UK Government by Wine Great Britain (Wine GB).

Guidance on health and identification marks

Guidance on health and identification marks that must be applied to products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, egg products, fish, cheese and milk.

Allergen information for pre-packed and loose foods

There is specific information for different types of food including pre-packed and loose foods.

Allergen labelling for food manufacturers

How to label allergens and avoid allergen-cross contamination when producing pre-packed food.

Nutrition labelling

It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.

Animal feed additives

Requirements for the authorisation and marketing of feed additives, and a list of feed additives under withdrawal.

Importing fruit and vegetables

Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.

Packaging and labelling

Legal requirements that you have to follow as a food business.

Wine labelling

Guidance on the labelling requirements wine must meet to be sold in the UK.