Labels for your own spice range: Staying compliant with the law
The final step in developing your own spice range is ensuring your labels are correctly composed and comply with Belgian and European regulations. In this blog, you’ll learn what the regulations stipulate, which information must be included, and how STOP Spices ensures that your spice range reaches the market with the correct labels (and with complete peace of mind).
What does the legislation say?
In Belgium, we follow EU legislation on the labelling of food products, including herb and spice blends. Further below in this blog, you’ll find a concise overview of the information that must be included on the labels of your own spice range.
In addition, a few supplementary Belgian regulatory requirements apply, such as traceability via barcodes and the use of the correct national languages (depending on the region where the product is sold).
Must-have information on the labels of your spice blends
What information must be included on the labels of your own spice range?
- A clear (and non-misleading) name of the spice blend
- A list of all ingredients and their quantities, including additives
- Clear indication of substances that may cause allergies and intolerances
- Best before date (BBD) or the use by date (UBD) of spice blends with a high moisture content
- Any special storage and usage instructions
- Your name or trading name and address
- Place of origin or provenance
- Nutrition declaration, including energy value (calories) and nutrients
- Net quantity (in grams or millilitres)
The right labels for your own spice range: STOP Spices guides you
Incorrect labelling of your spice blends can have serious consequences: from fines and product recalls to damage to your reputation. A correct label is therefore an absolute must.
Before you start stressing: relax. At STOP Spices, we keep a close eye on legislation and monitor any changes carefully. We help you put together the first version of your label, and for added certainty, we then refer you to an external expert.
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