Some small items exempt from new EU labelling rules

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a reminder to food businesses that EU Regulations now require mandatory nutritional information with most pre-packed foods, to enable consumers make more informed purchasing choices.

However, small quantities of foods supplied directly to the consumer or to local retailers are being exempted from the nutritional information requirement.

The Department of Health has defined ‘small quantities’ and ‘local retail establishments’.