According to Reg. 1169/2011 / EU the nutrition declaration table must list the data with the units of measurement and the order shown in table 1 & 2..
The listed values must be rounded according to the following rules:
-Energy: to the nearest whole kJ / kcal (without decimals)
-Fats, carbohydrates, sugars, proteins (and fiber, polyols, starch if listed):
If the value is ≥10% to the nearest whole number (without decimals)
If the value is between 0.5 and 10% at the nearest 0.1g
If the price is ≤0.5% can be declared as "0g" or "<0.5g"
-Saturated (and monounsaturated, polyunsaturated if indicated):
If the value is ≥10% to the nearest whole number (without decimals)
If the value is between 0.1 and 10% at the nearest 0.1g
If the value is ≤0.1% can be declared as "0g" or "<0,1g"
-Salt:
If the value is ≥1% to the nearest 0,1g
If the value is between 0.0125 and 1% to the nearest 0.01g
If the price is ,00.0125% can be declared as "0g" or "<0.01g"
-Vitamins and trace elements (if listed):
Vitamin A, folic acid, Cl, Ca, P, Mg, I, K with three significant digits
Other vitamins and trace elements with two important digits
Caution! The theoretical approach is not acceptable as it involves a larger error than the laboratory analysis. The Regulation sets acceptable limits for deviations which, in combination with the accepted uncertainty, set the limits for the regularity of the listed prices.
It is therefore necessary for prices to be based on laboratory analyzes, so that there is no risk of such a discrepancy which, upon inspection by the competent authorities, would lead to product seizure due to improper nutritional labeling.
In cases where the energy value or amount of nutrients in a product is negligible, the information on these items may be replaced by a statement such as "Contains negligible amounts of…", which must be indicated at a point very close to the nutrition statement.
The size of the font on the board must be such that the height is 1.2mm (for packages where the largest surface is 80cm2 the height is greater than 0.9mm).
In case the space does not allow it, the data can be listed linearly instead of on a board.
In the case where there is a main face of the label, nutritional information relating to either energy alone or energy, fats, saturates, sugars and salt (as a package) may be given. There can be no other way of reporting nutritional value data in the main view.
If salt is not a component of the product or of its individual components, then it is permissible to state that the salt content is derived from the naturally occurring sodium. The declaration must be written near the nutrition declaration table.
The items in the nutrition declaration table relate to the food as it is sold. However, it may also apply to food as it is prepared for consumption, provided that clear preparation instructions are given. For example, a dehydrated powdered soup may contain a table relating only to the product as it is prepared.
The nutrition declaration table strictly contains the items listed in Table 1 and may contain the optional items listed in Tables 2 and 3. May does not contain any other items.
If a nutrition claim or a health claim is made on the label, then: If it is an element of the nutrition declaration table, it is written as described without any change. If it is not an element of the nutrition declaration table, the content is noted close to the nutrition table.
Only the vitamins and minerals (trace elements) listed in Table 3 may be listed on the nutrition declaration table if they contain:
- in food at a rate of ≥15% of the corresponding reference price (NRV)
- in beverages ≥7.5% of the NRV
- in products ≥15% of NRV per serving if the package contains only one serving
If salt is not a component of the product or of its individual components, then it is permissible to state that the salt content is derived from the naturally occurring sodium. The declaration must be written near the nutrition declaration table.
An optional list of dietary ingredients should include fats greater than the sum of saturated, mono-saturated, and polyunsaturated. This is because fatty acids are part of triglycerides and they are part of fats (along with other substances such as phospholipids, waxes, etc.).
Ω-3 & Ω-6 fatty acids are part of polyunsaturated fats. However, their listing is not allowed on the nutrition declaration table.
Table 1: The basic nutrition declaration table
|
NUTRITIONAL STATEMENT TABLE (per 100g of product) |
|
|
Energy |
1640kJ / 387kcal |
|
Fat |
4,3g |
|
of which - Saturated |
1,0g |
|
Carbohydrates |
71g |
|
of which - Sugars |
3,1g |
|
Proteins |
16g |
|
Salt |
2,4g |
Table 2: The nutrition declaration table with the addition of optional items
|
NUTRITIONAL STATEMENT TABLE (per 100g of product) |
|
|
Energy |
1640kJ / 387kcal |
|
Fat |
4,3g |
|
of which - Saturated - Monounsaturated - Polyunsaturated |
1,0g 2,6g 0,6g |
|
Carbohydrates |
71,g |
|
of which - Sugars - Polyols - Starch |
3,1g 0g 20g |
|
Edible fibers |
2,0g |
|
Proteins |
16g |
|
Salt |
2,4g |
|
Vitamins & minerals |
As shown in Table 3 |
Table 3: Vitamins and trace elements that may (optionally) be included in the nutrition declaration
|
Nutritional prices reference (NRV) |
|
|
Vitamin Α (μg) |
800 |
|
Vitamin D (μg) |
5 |
|
Vitamin Ε (mg) |
12 |
|
Vitamin Κ (μg) |
75 |
|
Vitamin C (mg) |
80 |
|
Thiamine (mg) |
1,1 |
|
Riboflamine (mg) |
1,4 |
|
Niacin (mg) |
16 |
|
Vitamin Β6 (mg) |
1,4 |
|
Folic acid (μg) |
200 |
|
Vitamin Β12 (μg) |
2,5 |
|
Biotin (μg) |
50 |
|
Pantothenic acid (mg) |
6 |
|
Potassium (mg) |
2000 |
|
Chlorine (mg) |
800 |
|
Calcium (mg) |
800 |
|
Phosphorus (mg) |
700 |
|
Magnesium (mg) |
375 |
|
Iron (mg) |
14 |
|
Zinc (mg) |
10 |
|
Copper (mg) |
1 |
|
Manganese (mg) |
2 |
|
Fluoride (mg) |
3,5 |
|
Selenium (μg) |
55 |
|
Chromium (μg) |
40 |
|
Molybdenum (μg) |
50 |
|
Iodine (μg) |
150 |