Labelling — Flashcards

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A label is a tag, mark, or brand attached to a product that provides information about it. It includes details like the product name, manufacturer, ingredients, expiry date, and usage instructions. La…

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1. Brand Labels – show brand name (e.g., soap or clothing labels).<br>2. Informative Labels – give details like manufacturer, expiry date, usage.<br>3. Descriptive Labels – explain how to use, store, …

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Labels help consumers by providing information on ingredients, nutrition, expiry dates, and safety warnings. They allow comparison between products, support healthier choices, prevent allergic reactio…

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Authentic labels have standardized formats, brand logos, license codes, and accurate ingredient lists. Fake products often have spelling errors, missing details, or unclear fonts. Comparing labels hel…

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Mandatory details include:<br>• Product name<br>• Name and address of manufacturer/packer/distributor<br>• FSSAI license number<br>• List of ingredients<br>• Nutrition facts (per 100g/ml)<br>• Allerge…

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The Nutrition Facts table shows the amount of energy (calories), protein, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, and sodium per 100g or per serving. It helps consumers compare products and choose healthier optio…

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Labels list all ingredients, including common allergens like milk, eggs, nuts, soy, and wheat. These allergens must be clearly emphasized (e.g., in bold or italics) so that allergic individuals can av…

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The 14 allergens are: cereals with gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts), celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs, and sulphur dioxide/sulphites (if …