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What are the rules?

 
There are very strict rules about what manufacturers can and can't say on food labels. For example, a burger cannot be labelled 'Beef Burger' if the beef content is less than 65% lean beef.

This helps consumers make informed choices about what they want to buy. Whether you are vegetarian, on a diet, or simply trying to keep the sugar level down for your kids, read the label!

See left for more detail.

Report a problem

If you think a food label is seriously misleading or a shop is selling goods past the expiry date, get in touch. Call, write or email using the details on the right.

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