What are the general labelling requirements?
Standard 1.2.1: Application of Labelling and Other Information Requirements This Standard sets out the exceptions to and the application of general labelling requirements for foods for retail sale and for catering. The Standard also sets out the labelling requirements for food that is not for retail sale. Standard 1.2.2: Food Identification Requirement This Standard requires that the following information be included on the label of on a food in order to be able to identify and trace the food in question: Name of the food: This should be the prescribed name of the food (if any) or a description of the food sufficient to indicate the true nature of the food; Lot identification number: For the purposes of food product recall (a food recall protocol booklet can be accessed on our website at: www.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/FIRP_5Ed_Sept02.pdf ); Name and address of supplier: The name and business address (not PO Box number) in Australia or New Zealand, of the supplier of the food; Stan
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