FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -FAO promotes Food Labelling as an effective tool to protect consumer health in terms of food safety and nutrition. Food labels convey information about the product’s identity and contents, and on how to handle, prepare and consume it safely.

Detailed explanation-2: -The information on food labels is intended to help consumers become savvy about their food choices. The front, back, and sides of a package are filled with information to inform us what the food contains and to provide guidance in making healthier selections of processed foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some of the more common types of false and misleading labeling include but are not limited to: Falsely labeling products that contain artificial ingredients as “natural” or having “no artificial ingredients” Misrepresenting the quality or quantity of ingredients in a product.

Detailed explanation-4: -Identity of food in package form. Name of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Place of business. Ingredient declaration. Net quantity of contents.