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All food products sold in the UK must comply with general labelling laws, as well as specific rules for some types of product.
As far as labelling requirements for foods being imported into the UK are concerned, it is the responsibility of the importer or distributor to ensure that their product complies with the necessary legislation.
The labelling of most foods in Great Britain is governed by the provisions of the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (as amended). These regulations lay down detailed requirements for the labelling of most foods including a precise name for the food, a list of ingredients, an appropriate date mark, the name and address of the packer, manufacturer or EC seller and in certain circumstances, any special conditions of storage, use, or place of origin. Northern Ireland has similar but separate legislation.
All information presented on a food label is subject to section 15 of the Food Safety Act 1990, which makes it an offence to describe a food falsely or in a misleading way.
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