The aim of food labeling is to provide consumers with information which may
influence their purchasing decisions. For example, consumers may want to know
what ingredients are in a food product, how to cook it, how it should be stored, its
best-before or use-by date, its fat content or other nutritional properties.
Detailed, honest and accurate labeling is essential to inform the consumer as to
the exact nature and characteristics of the food product, enabling them to make a
more informed choice.