‘Clean labels’ term has no regulatory standing, says Bord Bia analyst

The term ‘clean labels’ has gained a lot of currency in food circles but has no regulatory standing, says one analyst.

Julian Smith of Bord Bia’s Strategic Information Services division said it is a term that seems to be gathering some traction, including being used as an umbrella title for leading European conferences.

Mr Smith, however, points out that the term has as yet no legal standing.