LabelGuard

EU Food & Supplement Compliance

Ensure your food and supplement labels meet EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011 and Directive 2002/46/EC requirements. Instant compliance checking for European markets.

FIC Regulation 1169/2011 & Supplement Directive 2002/46/EC compliant

EU Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation

The cornerstone of European food labeling law, ensuring transparency and safety for consumers

Regulation 1169/2011

Enforced since December 13, 2014, this regulation harmonizes food labeling requirements across all EU member states.

It applies to all food businesses operating within the EU, including importers and online retailers.

The regulation aims to provide consumers with clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand information about food products.

Key Objectives

• Protect consumer health and safety through clear allergen information

• Enable informed consumer choice through transparent labeling

• Prevent misleading practices and ensure fair trade

• Harmonize labeling requirements across EU member states

Mandatory Labeling Information

Essential information that must appear on all EU food labels

Allergen Information
Clear declaration of 14 major allergens with emphasis (bold, underlined, or highlighted)
Ingredients List
Complete list in descending order of weight, including additives and processing aids
Nutrition Declaration
Energy value, fat, saturates, carbohydrates, sugars, protein, and salt per 100g/100ml
Origin Information
Country of origin for certain products and primary ingredients
Date Marking
Best before or use by dates with clear storage instructions
Business Information
Name and address of the food business operator responsible for the information

EU Allergen Requirements

The 14 major allergens that must be clearly declared on EU food labels

Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Soybeans
Milk
Nuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame seeds
Sulphur dioxide/sulphites
Lupin
Molluscs

Common EU Compliance Issues

Frequent mistakes that can lead to product recalls and regulatory action

Allergen Declaration Errors

• Missing or incomplete allergen information

• Incorrect emphasis of allergens in ingredients list

• Failure to declare cross-contamination risks

• Outdated allergen information after recipe changes

Nutrition Information Issues

• Missing mandatory nutrition declaration

• Incorrect calculation of nutrition values

• Failure to declare salt content

• Inaccurate portion size information

Origin and Traceability

• Missing country of origin information

• Incorrect primary ingredient origin

• Failure to declare processing location

• Incomplete supply chain information

Date and Storage Issues

• Unclear date marking format

• Missing storage instructions

• Incorrect best before dates

• Failure to specify opening instructions

How LabelGuard Ensures EU Compliance

Our AI-powered platform catches compliance issues before they reach European consumers

FIC Regulation Compliance

Automatic checking against all EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011 requirements, including mandatory information and formatting standards.

Allergen Validation

Comprehensive allergen checking with emphasis validation, cross-contamination warnings, and complete coverage of the 14 major allergens.

Nutrition Claims Verification

Validation of nutrition and health claims against EU regulations, ensuring compliance with authorized claims and conditions of use.

EU Compliance Guarantee

Every LabelGuard check is backed by up-to-date EU regulatory requirements and expert validation.

FIC Regulation Compliant

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