UK Food Label Insights

Food products on supermarket shelf with nutrition labels

Our collection of articles explores different aspects of reading and understanding UK food labels. Each article provides detailed information about specific labelling requirements and how to interpret the information presented.

Nutrition information panel

Understanding the Nutrition Information Panel

Learn the difference between per 100g and per serving values, and how to use this information.

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Traffic light labelling

How to Read Traffic-Light Colours on Front of Pack

Understanding the colour coding system and the thresholds for red, amber, and green ratings.

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Ingredients list

Ingredients List Order and Additives Explained

How ingredients are listed in descending weight order and what E-numbers and functional names mean.

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Allergen declaration

Allergen Labelling Requirements in the UK

The 14 major allergens and how they must be emphasised on food packaging.

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Marketing terms

Legal Definitions of Common Marketing Terms

What terms like "natural," "light," "reduced," and "source of" legally mean on food labels.

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Ultra-processed foods

Identifying Ultra-Processed Foods via Labels

Recognising patterns in ingredient lists that indicate the level of food processing.

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