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Food labelling

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This topic deals with cross-product regulations for the labelling of foodstuffs. This includes the compulsory labelling elements of the FIC for pre-packaged food, but also other requirements, such as regulations for loose goods or the use of health claims.  

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07.03.2025
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ALTS-Beschlüsse der 94. Arbeitstagung bezüglich Kennzeichnung

Translation coming soon Die Stellungnahmen des Arbeitskreises der auf dem Gebiet der Lebensmittelhygiene und der Lebensmittel tierischer Herkunft tätigen Sachverständigen (ALTS) dienen als...

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27.02.2025
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Rejection of a health claim

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. This Regulation now rejects the following health...

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27.01.2025
Food labelling
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles

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Misleading environmental claims: Implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 in UWG planned

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable claims relating to the environment. The...

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02.08.2024
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Refusal to authorise a health claim

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. In this Regulation, the following health claim...

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31.07.2024
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Information letter published by the FSVO on country of production and origin labelling of ingredients

In the course of the revision of food law (Stretto 4), further amendments were made to the Food Information Regulation (FIR) for the mandatory indication of the country of production and the...

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24.07.2024
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Information letter on "free-range" labelling of eggs and egg products revised

In the article referenced below, we reported on an information letter from the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) on the labelling of eggs and egg products with the attribute "free...

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09.07.2024
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Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles

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German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) judgement on the term "climate neutral" in advertisements

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has passed a judgement on the admissibility of the term "climate neutral" in advertisements. A legal dispute centred on the question of whether advertising...

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08.07.2024
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Amendment to the Codex chapter A 5 – Labelling and presentation

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

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07.06.2024
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Statements of the ALS on labelling

Statements of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the German states and the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and...

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19.04.2024
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Change planned for the origin labelling of ingredients

This amendment to the Regulation on Food Information (FOI) implements motion 19.4083 Nicolet "Guarantee consumers the clear declaration of the country of origin on food produced or prepared abroad"...

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19.04.2024
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Declaration of production methods banned in Switzerland planned

This draft amendment to the Foodstuffs and Utility Articles Regulation (LGV) is intended to implement motion 20.4267 "Declaration of production methods prohibited in Switzerland". To this end...

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04.04.2024
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ALTS decisions on labelling

The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...

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14.03.2024
Food labelling
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles

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Misleading environmental claims - Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC

In order to protect consumers from misleading and unreliable statements relating to the environment, the Unfair Business Practices Directive has been amended. Terms such as "environmental statement",...

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19.01.2024
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Amendment to the Regulation on food information (LIV)

As part of the revision of the food law package (Stretto 4), 25 regulations will be amended. The revision is intended to strengthen health and fraud protection and harmonise the content with EU law...

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20.12.2023
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Amendment to Codex Section A5 Labelling

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

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03.11.2023
Food labelling
Food of animal origin

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Amendment to the LMIDV on the designation of origin for loose meat enters into force

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Food Implementing Regulation (LMIDV). The amendment concerns the mandatory designation of origin for non-pre-packaged fresh...

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12.10.2023
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Initiation of a consultation procedure on the declaration of air transport of foods

At the beginning of October, a consultation procedure was initiated with the aim of introducing a labelling obligation for the mode of transport, especially for air transport. To this end, the Federal...

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11.10.2023
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Special regulations on labelling due to Ukraine war expire

In the article referenced below, we reported on amended regulations for the labelling of sunflower oil or lecithin from sunflower oil in the list of ingredients of compound foods due to the shortage...

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29.09.2023
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ALTS decision on the labelling of small quantities of value added ingredients

The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...

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11.08.2023
Food labelling
Food of animal origin

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Amendment to the LMIDV published on the designation of origin for loose meat

The national Food Information Implementing Regulation (LMIDV) contains supplementary implementing regulations to the European Food Information Regulation (LMIV). This amendment inserts § 4 b on the...

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14.06.2023
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Nichtzulassung mehrerer gesundheitsbezogener Angaben

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...

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07.06.2023
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Refusal to authorise a health claim

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulation (claims as provided for in...

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06.06.2023
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Corrigendum to the LMIV in Annex VI

The Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (LMIV) published on 1.6.2023 is a correction to Annex VI, Part A, No 7. Annex VI, Part A lists...

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05.06.2023
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Mandatory origin labelling of certain ingredients in communal catering will soon come into force

We reported on the future mandatory indication of the origin of meat, milk, dairy products and egg (also in processed form) which are sold as meals or ingredients of meals in communal catering in the...

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04.04.2023
Food labelling
Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles

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Draft on the regulation of environmental claims (green claims)

The EU Commission has published a proposal for a directive on the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (green claims). The Directive is intended to cover environmental...

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22.03.2023
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Authorisation of a health claim

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. Another health claim is now being authorised with this...

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21.03.2023
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Announcement of the Regulation on the designation of origin for certain ingredients in the catering industry

We informed you about the announcement of the Regulation on the compulsory indication of the origin of meat, milk and eggs along the supply chain. With the aim of encouraging consumers to make...

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14.03.2023
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Decisions of the ALTS relating to labelling

The opinions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...

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06.03.2023
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Planned amendment of the LMIV regarding the best before date

In the EU, with a few exceptions, food must be labelled with a best before date ("Best before ..."). Quickly perishable foodstuffs must be labelled with a use-by date ("To be consumed by ..."). The...

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19.01.2023
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Opinion of the BfR regarding the allergen labelling of spelt

The Food Information Regulation governs the labelling of allergens on food packaging. The most frequent allergens include cereals containing gluten such as wheat, rye or oat. The Commission notice on...

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10.01.2023
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CJEU judgment on the labelling of food with substitute ingredients

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (FIR) governs the labelling of food with the aim of providing consumers with the information they need and thus protecting them from being misled. The European Court of...

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14.11.2022
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General food product decisions of the ALTS

The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...

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18.10.2022
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Correction of a health claim

Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 lists permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health. This involves a...

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14.10.2022
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Stretto 4 - Adaptation of Swiss food law planned

Swiss food law largely coincides with EU legislation in order to prevent trade barriers. The planned amendments (Stretto 4) are intended to strengthen this and also adapt regulations regarding food...

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12.08.2022
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Opinion of the working group of food chemistry experts of the states and the federal office for consumer protection and food safety on "artifical colourings"

Opinion of the Working Group of Food Chemistry Experts of the states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (ALS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of...

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18.07.2022
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Amendment to the LGV regarding labelling in crisis situations and the implementation thereof during the Ukraine war

As the majority of sunflowers are grown in the Ukraine, there is currently a shortage of sunflower oil due to the war in the Ukraine. In order to be able to react to bottlenecks in the supply of food...

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18.07.2022
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Amendment to the Codex Section A5 on labelling and presentation

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for the manufacture and...

AT
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18.05.2022
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Refusal to authorise several health claims

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. The above regulations (claims as provided for in...

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11.05.2022
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No change in labelling planned due to the Ukraine war

Due to the Ukraine war, there are currently shortages of sunflower oil in particular. This poses problems for manufacturers in labelling their products. Individual member states have therefore agreed...

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13.04.2022
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Compliance with labelling rules during the war in Ukraine

Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine, foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, especially sunflower oil. As a result there may be cases in which...

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13.04.2022
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CJEU judgment on the designation of vitamins in the list of ingredients

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has looked into the issue of whether it...

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06.04.2022
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Labelling of origin throughout the supply chain will shortly come into force

In Information Letter No 2022_018 we reported on the ordinance regarding the labelling of origin throughout the supply chain in relation to animal products. This is intended to facilitate the...

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28.03.2022
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Einhaltung von Kennzeichnungsvorgaben während dem Ukraine-Krieg

Due to the current exceptional situation during the war in Ukraine foodstuffs supply shortages may arise in relation to additives, labels or packaging materials. As a result there may be cases in...

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07.03.2022
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CJEU judgment: Loose translation of legally prescribed designations not permitted

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 (LMIV) governs the labelling of foodstuffs and provides consumers with information on foodstuffs. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has addressed the issue of whether the...

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04.03.2022
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Dual qualities of foodstuffs – Definition of deceptive acts enters into force shortly

We reported on changes to the law on strengthening consumer protection in competition and trade law in referenced article below. The law implements the requirements of Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair...

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17.02.2022
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General food product decisions of the ALTS

The decisions of the working group comprising experts in the field of food hygiene and foodstuffs of animal origin (the ALTS) serve as guidance for the interpretation and application of foodstuffs...

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02.02.2022
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Guidance on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC – Dual quality of foods

The Commission has published new guidelines on the interpretation and application of Directive 2005/29/EC regarding unfair business practices of companies that affect consumers in the internal market...

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19.01.2022
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Origin labelling throughout the supply chain

The aforementioned Regulation has been issued in order to make it easier for foodstuffs businesses, particularly in the catering sector, to state the origin of animal products. It specifies origin...

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11.01.2022
Genaral food law, food safety and hygiene
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Supplement to Codex Section A1 Case Law

The Austrian Foodstuffs Code (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) lays down and specifies designations, definitions, methods of investigation and principles of assessment as well as guidelines for placing...

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20.12.2019
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Dual quality of food – Amendment of Directive 2005/29/EC

With Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the EU has put in place measures for the better enforcement and modernisation of consumer protection rules. Among others, this affects Directive 2005/29/EC concerning...

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16.08.2017
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR) – Notice on allergens published

Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIR), the Commission intended to publish an up-to-date guide regarding information on allergens. Instead of a guide, the Commission has...

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