Q1. With reference to prepackaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?
1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
According to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011, pre-packaged items in India must display key information, including:
Nutrition information List of ingredients (including additives) Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian label Date of manufacture and packing Best-before date Lot number, Code number, or Batch number The regulations mandate that foods containing allergens such as cereals containing gluten, nuts, soybeans, milk, and fish must declare the presence of these allergens on the label. However, the regulations do not require a specific medical recommendation regarding allergic reactions