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Getting your food label right

Course Overview

The information on your food label is one of the main reasons why a consumer may select your product above those of your competitors. You need to make sure that your label stands out but there are rules on what you can or cannot include on a label. Mistakes may lose you customers and can be expensive to rectify.

This seminar will help delegates to understand the rules for the labelling of food and will highlight the most common mistakes.

The seminar is run in small groups and delegates may bring their labels with them to receive feedback if they wish.

Who should attend?

This course will be suitable for anyone working in a food business with responsibility for food labelling, marketing and/or advertising.

What is the cost?

The cost of £300 + vat includes lunch, refreshments, comprehensive course notes and a certificate of attendance.

What is the programme?

The seminar starts at 10:00 and ends at 16:00 and includes the following topics:

09:30  Registration/Coffee

10:00  Introduction

10:15  Overview of the Food Information for Consumers regulation        

10:45  Mandatory information 

11:15  Coffee

11:30  Name of food   

          Ingredients

          Allergens

          QUID declarations

          Durability marking

13:00  Lunch

13:45  Nutrition labelling

         Other requirements

15:00  Coffee

15:15  Health & Nutrition Claims

16:00  Close 

Who is the Tutor?

Dr Andy Bowles - Andy is a specialist food law solicitor who has years of experience gained as a Quality Assurance Manager in the dairy industry and as Acting Head of Environmental Health at a London Borough. He has lectured extensively on food law matters on behalf of the Food Standards Agency.

Where is the training taking place?

The seminar will be held in the ABC Food Law Executive box at Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich.

There is free on-site parking and the venue is a short walk from Norwich station (London Liverpool St 1 hr 50 mins)

Thre is a Holiday Inn hotel on site (not included in the course cost) and both Premier Inn and travelodge hotels nearby.

ABC Box

How do I book?

Please click on the "Book" tab above. Payment is required prior to attendance and may be made online, by telephone (01603 319863) or by invoice.

Where can I find out more information?

Please contact us on 01603 319863 or admin@abcfoodlaw.co.uk  and we will be happy to help.


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