HARMONISATION OF FOOD LABELLING
REGULATIONS IN THE REGION
The Common Principles and Requirements for the Labelling
of Pre-packaged Foodstuffs, which experts have established,
provide the scope, definitions and rules for the
labelling of processed food. The clearer and simpler the
rules, the more likely they are to be properly implemented
in all member countries. The generic labelling requirements
are adopted from the Codex General Standard for
the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (Codex Stan 1-1985;
Rev. 1-1991).28 They include the name of the product, a
list of ingredients, the net contents or net weight, the
name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer
or distributor, date marking, instructions for storage and
use, and nutrition information as elaborated below.