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On the product. If possible, the information can be presented on a label that is […]

Food information is much broader than food labels and includes everything that is said about a […]

When using a specific health claim the product must also bear the following labelling: a […]

These claims link a nutrient to a specific health benefit – for example: ‘Calcium contributes […]

These are claims that say nothing specific but state, suggest or imply in general terms […]

The following health claims cannot be made: claims that suggest that health could be affected […]

A health claim is any claim that states, suggests or implies that there is a […]

Comparative nutrition claims are those that compare a property of one product to the same […]

A nutrition claim is any claim that states, suggests or implies that a food has […]

Nutrition and health claims cannot be made if they: are false, ambiguous or misleading cause […]

The claim (presence, reduced, etc) being made about the energy, nutrient (protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre, […]

“Home-made” is a term defined very simply and specifically in dictionaries: made or prepared in […]

Unlike “traditional” the term “original” does not imply, necessarily, that a product has remained unchanged […]

The term “traditional” is widely used to describe a product or method of preparation when […]

“Natural” means essentially that the product is comprised of natural ingredients, e.g. ingredients produced by […]

The terms “fresh” or “freshly” should only be used where they have a clear meaning, […]

For products consistently 100% free from genetically modified material claims are currently permitted, as long […]

For any product being made from organic ingredients and intended to be marketed as an […]

Genetically modified maize (corn) contains a toxin to prevent damage by the corn borer. There […]