Food Safety News, 15th Feb 2021 - Scotland joins rest of UK in setting tighter labeling rules

Stricter labeling rules on certain food products in Scotland will apply beginning later this year.

The legislation requires businesses to include the product name and a full ingredients list, including allergen information, on foods classified as pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS). Current rules allow allergen information to be provided by any means including verbally by staff.

Tanya Laperouse