Pre-packaged Food Labeling Requirements — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2016

With reference to pre-packaged items in India, It is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?

1. List of the ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/ Non – Vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 4 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. 1 and 4 only

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• As per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011, every package of food shall carry the following information on the label:
  • The Name of Food
  • List of Ingredients
  • Nutritional information
  • Declaration regarding Veg or Non veg
  • Declaration regarding Food Additives
  • Name and complete address of the manufacturer
  • Net quantity
  • Lot/Code/Batch identification
  • Date of manufacture or packing
  • Best Before and Use By Date
  • Country of origin for imported food
  • Instructions for use

Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4; Difficulty Level: Easy