Exceptions from the mandatory nutritional declaration or nutritional labeling - decision aid

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May 17, 2018 - Chemical tests

Exceptions from the mandatory nutritional declaration or nutritional labeling - decision aid

In its 80th meeting, the ALTS addressed the question of which foods are exempt from mandatory nutritional labeling.

For example, foods that are packaged at the point of sale at the consumer's request are exempt from this obligation (e.g., non-pre-packaged baked goods in a bakery outlet). Also, unprocessed foods such as vegetables and products for which nutritional information is not crucial for consumers' purchasing decisions (e.g., herbs and spices) do not need to carry nutritional labeling.

Foods, including those made by hand, that are sold directly by the manufacturer to the end consumer in small quantities can also be exempt from the mandatory nutritional labeling under certain conditions (e.g., in the context of direct marketing).

Regarding this topic, reference is made to the revised decision aid by the working group "Food and Consumer Goods, Wine and Cosmetics," which is accessible on the consumer portal of the state of Baden-Württemberg at the following link: Decision Aid (www.verbraucherportal-bw.de)

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Source: Consumer Portal Baden-Württemberg (www.verbraucherportal-bw.de)