In some countries, including the United States, food labels have been around for more than half a century, but not many people have paid attention to them at the beginning. As problems associated with poor eating habits and illnesses increase, more and more people read the information printed on food packaging labels. The main role of food labels is to inform consumers about the nutritional value and ingredients of the food, the manufacturer, the health claims and possible allergens or other potentially threatening food information. The Food and Drug Administration has certain requirements for information printed on food labels in the United States, which are clearly defined in the Nutrition Labelling and Education Act. Each country has certain regulatory agencies and certain laws that regulate this issue. Inaccurate information on food labels can cause many problems for customers and manufacturers. Regarding the most commonly allergenic ingredients, the wrong “best use date” or any such false information may damage the customer, so the manufacturer will face serious litigation. Therefore, it is very important for consumers and manufacturers to put accurate labels on food.
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