Publisher's Synopsis
Do current food labelling practices give consumers what they need and want to know? This report forms a timely review of food labelling legislation and practices. Issues discussed include standardized labelling and presentation, food processes and treatments, use of the terms "flavour" and "flavoured", datemarks, storage instructions, ingredients listing, carry-over additives, treatments to living animals and crops, methods of rearing and slaughtering, foods sold loose and claims made for particular products. Recommendations are provided on future developments - voluntary and statutory - within the context of developing European Community food law.
