Harmonization of food labels for greater consumer information

On December 13, 2014 two new European food regulations will apply to foodstuffs. The objective is to harmonize labeling of foodstuffs and to respond to consumer demands for more information:

• Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 called INCO regulation

This regulation requires all professionals who sell processed, unpackaged foodstuffs to provide information for consumers about the allergens contained in their products.

14 allergens are affected: peanuts, celery, crustaceans, nuts, gluten, sesame seeds, milk, lupin, molluscs, mustard, eggs, fish, soybeans, and sulphites.

• Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 called CMO regulation (Common organization of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products)

This regulation reinforces information on fishing methods and the origin of products from the sea. The label must indicate the scientific name of the fish in Latin, the fishing gear used, and the catch area or sub-area where the fish was caught.

The Evolis Labeling Solution

Evolis offers a complete solution for creating and printing price tags on plastic cards, aimed at simplifying and optimizing the update process for food industry professionals:

• An Evolis Zenius single-sided or Primacy double-sided printer
• Intuitive software for card creation
• The necessary ribbons for printing the first pvc tags

In addition to enhancing the brand image, the plastic card format has many other benefits:

• Guarantee of foodstuff compatibility with TÜV certification
• Flexible design
• Sturdy plastic medium
• Hygiene maintained with easy cleaning
• The option of importing the price journal into the printer software