'http://opentoexport.com/article/food-and-drink-feature-month-2014-webinars-case-studies-guides-and-more/ When exporting food and drink products, don\'t forget that different countries will have different labelling regulations. Listen to Stephen Pugh, Head of Food Labelling at Defra (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs), discuss labelling standards and requirements with Vanessa Richardson and Klaudyna Terlicka from Ashbury Labelling (http://ashburylabelling.co.uk). 1. Know your Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulations. The regulations require information on the origin of the product, on any allergens or intolerances, nutritional information, a minimum font size and wholesale packaging. While some countries prefer information in writing, others prefer it to be explained orally. 2. Research Specific requirements including the monitoring of high caffeine content, the source of vegetable oils and fats, the date of freezing foods, any added water/proteins and foods made from pieces of meat. 3. Comply with European law. If you meet the requirements of one country within the EU, you can sell to another. You could consider one label for all member states. 4. Make adjustments. You should translate and modify the labelling according to legislation, the legal product name, the pictorial representation and any claims and additional statements. 5. ‘Anything to declare’ It is necessary to declare the permitted mass and volume, ingredients and storage conditions of the exported products. 6. Adapt your labelling. It may be necessary to adapt the labels of your product. For example in some countries under 5 % of fat in a product can go unlabelled however in others the percentage must be given on the packaging. 7. Other considerations including knowledge of prohibited ingredients, the use of and the maximum levels of additives within a product, import restrictions, condiments/pesticides/chemicals and requirements on vitamins. Become part of our community and find out more about exporting abroad by visiting our website http://opentoexport.com You can also join us on Twitter @opentoexport.'
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