Guidance

Front of Pack nutrition labelling guidance

This guidance gives step-by-step support for businesses on developing a 'Front of Pack' (FoP) nutrition label.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 19 June 2013
• Last updated: 8 November 2016 — See all updates

Documents

Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

PDF, 1.31 MB, 33 pages

Details

The Front of Pack nutrition labelling scheme combines colour coding and percentage reference intakes in line with UK health ministers’ recommendations and the requirements of Article 35 of EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (EU FIC).

Published 19 June 2013
Last updated 8 November 2016 + show all updates

1. 8 November 2016

   Updated guidance to include advice on consistent communication to consumers on how to use the front of pack nutrition labelling in choosing a healthy balanced diet and to clarify the basis of the voluntary scheme in compliance with existing legislation.

2. 19 June 2013

   First published.