With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below
Explanation
Every package of food shall carry the following information on the label, namely, - The name of the food shall include trade name or description of food contained in the package.
- List of Ingredients except for single-ingredient foods, a list of ingredients shall be declared on the label.
- Nutritional Information or nutritional facts per 100 gm or 100ml or per serving of the product shall be given on the label.
- Vegetarian/non-vegetarian shall be mentioned.
- There is no provision for recommendations of any medical professional regarding allergies.
Therefore, 1,2, and 4 are correct statements.