How the choice of ingredient name can significantly impact regulatory risk

A lot of thought often goes into the way that ingredients are labelled and described on pack. Describing ingredients a certain way can provide marketing advantages; however, it is important to ensure that the choice of an ingredient name does not inadvertently create regulatory risks. This article identifies some of the important issues that food businesses should be aware of when naming or describing their ingredients. FoodLegal’s Ingredients for Success workshop on Wednesday 26 October 2022 provides clarity on ingredient labelling requirements and many other important issues relevant to the use and declaration of ingredients in food.