3. List the other information that must be included on a product label.

1.            The name and description of the food – all food labels MUST give a name for the food            that is either prescribed by the code (such as Infant Formula) or is a name/description that describes the true nature of the food (such as cheese spread) The name must be accurate and cannot misinform or deceive the consumer. 

2.           An identification of the ‘lot’ number (Food recall Information) – Food labels are legally required to show the name and Australian business address of the manufacturer or supplier plus the lot and batch number of the food (or date coding) to enable efficient food recalls. Food is recalled when it poses a possible public health and safety risk to consumers.

3.           Name and Australian street address of the supplier of food (Food recall information) - Food labels are legally required to show the name and Australian business address of the manufacturer or supplier plus the lot and batch number of the food (or date coding) to enable efficient food recalls. Food is recalled when it poses a possible public health and safety risk to consumers.

        4.    List of Ingredients – The ingredients present in the food are always listed from greatest to smallest by the weight (including any water that has been added) at the time they had been added to the product.

5.              Date mark – All food labels have date marks to tell buyers about the safe shelf life of food. These date marks help the customers how long the food can be kept before it begins to deteriorate. All food with a shelf life less than 2 years must be date marked.

6.             Nutrition information panel (NIP) – The nutrition information helps keep the consumer track of what they are eating and can enable them to choose between different products to get the best for them and their family. The Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) helps compare key nutrients and serving sizes.

7.           Country of origin of the food – Country of origin labelling describes the country or countries where the food was grown, manufactured or packaged. All packaged food must be identified as having been made from imported or local produce or a mixture of both.

8.         Warning and advisory statements – If a food contains an ingredient or components of an ingredient that could cause severe adverse reactions then it must be declared on the label, no matter the quantity.