Food Labelling Regulations Course

Food Labelling Regulations Course – Online Course

Course overview
The Food Labelling Regulations Course introduces the UK legal requirements for food packaging and labelling. Learners explore mandatory food information, ingredient lists, allergen declarations, nutrition information, nutrition and health claims, food authenticity and Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) labelling. The course helps people involved in producing, packaging, marketing or selling food understand their responsibilities and provide clear, accurate information to consumers.

Please note: This course provides knowledge of food labelling requirements but does not replace role-specific training or professional guidance that may be needed for particular products or business activities. Learners should refer to applicable legislation and current official guidance when preparing or approving food labels.

What the course covers
• Food information legislation and legal requirements
• Product-specific labelling regulations
• Mandatory food label information
• Display and presentation of required information
• Labelling requirements for non-prepacked foods
• Packaging wrappers and food authenticity
• Ingredient lists and quantitative ingredient declarations
• Allergen labelling and declaring allergens
• Nutrition information and nutrition declarations
• Nutrition, comparative and health claims
• PPDS food labelling requirements
• Food information responsibilities for businesses

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people involved in producing, packaging, selling or managing food products, including:
• Food manufacturers and processors
• Food packers and product developers
• Retailers and catering businesses
• Hospitality staff and food business operators
• Quality assurance and food safety personnel
• Regulatory compliance professionals
• Marketing teams responsible for food product information
• Employees who prepare, review or approve food labels
• Staff undertaking induction or refresher training

Practical benefits
• Understand key UK food labelling requirements
• Improve awareness of allergen and nutrition labelling
• Recognise common food labelling errors and compliance risks
• Understand requirements for ingredient lists and mandatory declarations
• Improve the accuracy and clarity of food information provided to consumers
• Support food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance

What learners will be able to do
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Explain the main principles of UK food labelling legislation
• Identify information that may be required on food labels
• Understand allergen declaration requirements
• Describe nutrition labelling and relevant claims
• Explain ingredient-list and quantitative ingredient declaration requirements
• Recognise the labelling requirements for non-prepacked and PPDS foods
• Understand the importance of food authenticity and accurate product information
• Recognise the importance of reviewing food labels for accuracy and compliance

Is this training a legal requirement?
The course itself is not specifically required by UK law. However, food businesses must ensure that food information is accurate and complies with applicable legislation, including the Food Information Regulations 2014 and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, as applicable in UK law. Suitable staff training can help businesses understand and meet their responsibilities.

Assessment and certificate
The course is delivered online and includes a multiple-choice assessment. A CPD-accredited digital certificate is available upon successful completion. The course takes approximately one hour and can be accessed from a phone, tablet or computer.