20 Questions
A reference in the name of the food to an ingredient always requires quantitative ingredient declaration.
False
The percentage of each ingredient must be declared on the product label as a numerical value.
True
The ingoing percentage of each ingredient must be given on the label in close proximity to the product's expiration date.
False
Emphasis on a higher level of an ingredient requires stating a minimum percentage on the label.
True
The variations in quantity of ingredients between products are never considered for characterizing the food.
False
Fresh fruits and vegetables do not require an indication of the date of minimum durability.
True
Wines, liqueur wines, and sparkling wines must display the date of minimum durability on the label.
False
Beverages containing less than 10% by volume of alcohol require a date of minimum durability on the label.
False
Storage instructions must be declared on the label if they impact the validity of the date of minimum durability.
True
Instructions for use, including reconstitution, must be included on the label of prepackaged foods.
True
The 'date of minimum durability' must be declared on prepackaged foods.
True
For products with a minimum durability of not more than three months, the date marking should include the day and the year.
False
If December is the month, it is necessary to indicate only the year in date marking.
True
The words 'Best before...' should be used for indicating the date when the day is included.
True
Numerical sequence is mandatory for declaring day, month, and year on prepackaged foods.
False
Quantitative ingredients declaration is required for foods sold as a mixture or combination where the ingredient is emphasised on the label.
True
Quantitative ingredients declaration is mandatory for flavoring ingredients used in small quantities.
False
Quantitative ingredients declaration is not necessary if the ingredient is essential to characterise the food and expected to be present by consumers in the country where it is sold.
True
Quantitative ingredients declaration is required for all prepackaged foods regardless of their content.
False
Quantitative ingredients declaration may be exempted if it conflicts with Codex Alimentarius standards.
True
Study Notes
Quantitative Ingredients Declaration
- A reference to an ingredient in the name of the food does not require quantitative ingredient declaration if it would not mislead or deceive the consumer.
- The ingoing percentage of an ingredient, by weight or volume, shall be declared on the product label as a numerical percentage.
Label Declaration
- The ingoing percentage of an ingredient shall be given on the label:
- In close proximity to the words or pictures emphasizing the ingredient
- Beside the name of the food
- Adjacent to each ingredient listed in the ingredient list
- The percentage shall be declared as a minimum percentage where emphasis is on the presence of the ingredient and a maximum percentage where emphasis is on the low level of the ingredient.
Exemptions from Date of Minimum Durability
- Fresh fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, are exempt from declaring the date of minimum durability.
- Wines, liqueur wines, sparkling wines, aromatized wines, fruit wines, and sparkling fruit wines are exempt from declaring the date of minimum durability.
- Beverages containing 10% or more by volume of alcohol are exempt from declaring the date of minimum durability.
- Bakers’ or pastry-cooks’ wares that are normally consumed within 24 hours of manufacture are exempt from declaring the date of minimum durability.
- Vinegar, food grade salt, solid sugars, confectionery products, and chewing gum are exempt from declaring the date of minimum durability.
Date Marking and Storage Instructions
- The date of minimum durability shall be declared on the label.
- The date shall consist of:
- The day and the month for products with a minimum durability of not more than three months
- The month and the year for products with a minimum durability of more than three months
- The date shall be declared by the words "Best before..." or "Best before end..." accompanied by the date or a reference to where the date is given.
Instructions for Use
- Instructions for use, including reconstitution, shall be included on the label, as necessary, to ensure correct utilization of the food.
Test your knowledge on the mandatory labelling requirements for prepackaged foods, specifically focusing on date marking and storage instructions as per Codex standards. Learn about the declaration of 'date of minimum durability' and specific date formats based on the durability of the product.
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