UK Coop pledges to change labels after consumer trial
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Co-op of the UK, a retailer, has established a panel of consumers to act as jury on several misleading label claims, and will stand by the decisions made if any of its own label brand labels are found to be misleading. The panel are looking for the omission of unpalatable information, the use of empty phrases and exaggerated picture sizes. Three of the Co-op products were found to have misleading labels and there were a further 11 complaints about other branded products, although only two companies have agreed to act to change their labels.
Publication Name: Eurofood
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0955-5405
Year: 1998
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Anger over changes to US food claim regulations
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A proposed change to the regulations regarding labelling of food in the US has resulted in fierce opposition from representatives of consumers who fear that food and drug safety would be compromised. Food manufacturers have been calling for a change to the rules which only allow health claims on packaging for food if they have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Supporters of the changes point out that the FDA takes a considerable length of time before allowing any health labelling to go ahead.
Publication Name: Eurofood
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0955-5405
Year: 1997
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US may relax laws on food labelling claims
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Legislation on food labelling claims should soon receive final approval i the US Congress, in spite of opposition from consumer activist and health lobbies. Companies would be able to provide important information on the health benefits their products provide. They currently have to obtain approval for each health or nutrition claim. The Grocery Manufacturers of America feels that the legislation will not provide sufficient food regulation.
Publication Name: Eurofood
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0955-5405
Year: 1997
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