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Food and non-food products in the EU must comply with compulsory harmonised standards on labelling and advertising. The objective of foodstuff labelling is to guarantee that consumers have access to complete information on the content and composition of products, in order to protect their health and their interests. Labelling of certain non-food products must also contain particular information, in order to guarantee their safe use and allow consumers to exercise real choice.
New EU organic logo comes into force on 1 July by Ina Dimireva — last modified 30 June 2010, 17:20 CET
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, enter into force on 1 July, 2010. The so-called “Euro-Leaf” will now be obligatory on pre-packaged organic food products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary standards.
Spain to label certain products in Braille by Ina Dimireva — last modified 10 June 2010, 23:59 CET
At a Seminar on Consumer Safety in Palma de Mallorca Spain's Minister of Health and Social Policy, Trinidad Jiménez, said the Spanish Government is drawing up a decree for certain products to be labelled in Braille.
Euro-MPs favour new labels for animal-friendly products by Ina Dimireva — last modified 01 June 2010, 00:18 CET
A European Parliament committee has voted in favour of new product labelling to help consumers identify and choose animal welfare-friendly products.
Energy Labelling Directive - Briefing by Ina Dimireva — last modified 20 May 2010, 00:41 CET
The European Parliament today adopted the Energy Labelling Directive, a recast of the existing Labelling Directive which introduced the energy label for household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, ovens, air-conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines, washer-driers, tumble driers and lamps. The recast of the Directive extends its scope to also cover products in the commercial and industrial sectors in the future.
New energy labels for EU household appliances by Ina Dimireva — last modified 20 May 2010, 13:04 CET
Labels on household appliances such as fridges, washing machines and ovens will have to include more information on energy consumption, following a vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
New textile labels promise more informed choice for EU by Ina Dimireva — last modified 02 April 2010, 18:10 CET
Members of the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee will next week vote on amendments to a draft report on textile names and related labelling.
Labelling of farm produce should be compulsory: Euro-MPs by Ina Dimireva — last modified 26 March 2010, 10:14 CET
Legislation should be brought in to make labelling of farm produce compulsory, the European Parliamewnt said in Brussels today. as this will give consumers valuable information about food quality and can boost farmers' competitiveness.
Euro-MPs opt for clearer food labelling rules by Ina Dimireva — last modified 17 March 2010, 13:21 CET
The European Parliament's Environment Committee on Tuesday approved draft legislation on clearer and more informative new food labelling rules which require new information on energy content and nutritional value.
Food and Feed Labelling by Ina Dimireva — last modified 21 January 2010, 13:46 CET
In the EU rules are put in place on the labelling of foodstuffs to enable European consumers to get comprehensive information on the contents and the composition of food products. Labelling helps consumers to make an informed choice while purchasing their foodstuffs. For certain foods it is considered particularly important that the products should also be of a specific quality. In such cases legislation has been established defining specific rules on, for example, composition.
Labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs by Ina Dimireva — last modified 12 January 2010, 19:40 CET
Pre-packaged foodstuffs must comply with compulsory harmonised EU standards on labelling and advertising. The details that must appear on packaging include the name under which the product is sold, a list of ingredients and quantities, potential allergens (products which may cause allergies), the minimum durability date and conditions for keeping.