Implementation of EU Regulation 1169/2011 FIC in Belgium

Vicky Lefevre

DG Control Policy

Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain

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Some of the main changes to the labelling rules :

• Clearer and harmonised presentation of allergens for prepacked foods (emphasis by font, style or background colour) in the list of ingredients.

• Mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food, including in restaurants and cafes.

• Requirement of certain nutrition information for majority of prepacked processed foods.

• Mandatory origin information for fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.

• Same labelling requirements for online, distance-selling or buying in a shop.

• Clear indication of defrosted products.

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Topics for group discussions or future workshops

• Implementation in MS of mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food.

• Transitional periods for harmonised presentation of allergens for prepacked food in MS?

• Interpretation in MS of food prepacked for direct sale.

• Food which has been previously frozen and is sold defrosted: which are the exemptions for mentioning defrosted?

• Challenge near future: national guidance on nutrition information for prepacked processed food?

• Consumer perspective• Responsibility

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Thank you for your attention.

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