Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
Legal requirements for food labeling
2025-05-15
For food manufacturers, ensuring accurate information on packaging is a legal requirement. If packaging is deemed to not display the required information or to display incorrect information, the company may face legal penalties.
According to the UK government website, food and drink labels must be legible, permanent, easy to understand, easily visible and not misleading to consumers. It must list ingredients and give certain warnings where necessary, such as on tree nuts.
Simply put, your consumers must be able to understand what they are consuming when they buy your product. Providing information about nutritional values and possible allergens is essential.
Exporting to countries outside the EU requires a different set of rules. The US, Israel, and Asia all have different regulations requiring clear declarations on packaging. Failure to comply with these can cause unnecessary trouble during sales.
It's important to stay aware of regulatory changes as they evolve over time. For example, allergen labeling doesn't yet have a standardized format across Europe and is currently under review. The UK will also face changes following the Brexit vote. Currently, UK food manufacturers must comply with EU standards, but with the EU set to leave, this may mean changes to some regulations.
By working with KLBD and SpecPage, you will learn about the latest regulations, which will have a positive impact on the product labels you will use. For example, when you apply for KLBD, we will conduct an audit of your company and provide relevant information on raw materials to ensure that the production process complies with KLBD requirements.
On the other hand, SpecPage provides software support for product development and legal information-based manufacturing information, ensuring they always remain compliant
There are many ways in which companies could potentially fall foul of food packaging laws and need to be vigilant to avoid this. For example, issues surrounding halal labelling have been unclear in the past, with many of these products entering the mainstream market, leading to consumer calls for transparency.
This may no longer be an option for manufacturers. They may become mandatory under future laws that could take action against manufacturers for failing to display appropriate labels in the near future.
As regulations continue to evolve, manufacturers must stay informed of these changes and update their packaging accordingly. With KLBD Kosher, you can be assured that your packaging clearly displays its kosher status. For more information about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Call +86-400-001-7706 to speak with a member of our team.