Food labelling

With the increased use of controversial techniques such as irradiation and the genetic modification of crops, food manufacturers find themselves at the center of an increasingly political debate. This is in addition to the existing complexities of producing labelling that fulfils the needs of consum...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blanchfield, J. Ralph (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, England : Boca Raton, Florida : Woodhead Publishing ; CRC Press , c2000
Series:Woodhead Publishing in food science and technology
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Labelling requirements: European Union
  • 3. Labeling requirements: United States
  • 4. Declaration of ingredients and additives: European Union
  • 5. Declaration of ingredients and additives: United States
  • 6. Durability indication: European Union
  • 7. Durability indication: United States
  • 8. Nutrition information: European Union
  • 9. Nutrition information: United States
  • 10. Nutrition and health claims: European Union
  • 11. Nutrition and health claims: United States
  • 12. Special issues in food labelling
  • 13. Determining shelf-life
  • 14. Instructions for storage and use
  • 15. The role of traceability in food labelling