Finalize your food declaration with our check-list

The purpose of the EU 1169/2011 directive, also known as the Food Information Regulation (FIR), is to ensure that consumers have clear and accurate information about the food they purchase. Overall, the directive aims to promote transparency and empower consumers to make informed decisions about the food they consume.

Here is a checklist of the most important requirements that must be met in a food label. It is not a complete list. Please read full disclaimer below.

1. Name of the food:

The full and clear name that describes the product.
Avoid misleading names.

2. List of ingredients:

All ingredients in descending order by weight (happens automatically based on your own recipe).
Added water may be listed according to net weight. Click here to learn how to account for waterloss during production.
Ingredients that are allergens must be highlighted (e.g., in bold or underlined).
Ingredients mentioned in the product name, highlighted on the label, packaging or marketing materials, or essential for defining the food must have their quantity listed in percentage (%). Click here to learn how to add quantity to your ingredient list.
food additives with functional group and their number or name.

3. Nutritional declaration:

Mandatory nutritional information per 100g or 100ml, and possibly per serving.
Must include:
- Energy (kJ and kcal)
- Fat (g) and saturated fat (g)
- Carbohydrates (g) and sugars (g)
- Protein (g)
- Salt (g)

MyFoodOffice does this automatically, based on your recipe and ingredient data. However, make sure you account for waterloss during production.

4. Net quantity:

The weight or volume of the product (g, kg, ml, l).

5. Date of minimum durability:

"Best before" or "Use by" date clearly stated.
Any specifications for storage after opening, if applicable.

6. Special storage or usage conditions:

Information on how the food should be stored or used, if relevant for safety or quality.
Instructions of use is required if it is necessary for proper use of the product.

7. Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or seller:

Full information about the responsible business.

8. Country or place of origin:

Must be stated if its omission could mislead the consumer, or if required by law (e.g., meat).

9. Font size:

The font size must be at least 1.2 mm in x-height (0.9 mm for small packages).