Guidance

Nutrition labelling

It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 25 June 2026

Applies to Northern Ireland

Documents

Nutrition labelling

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A guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

PDF, 1.01 MB, 33 pages

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Leaflet on nutrition labelling requirements under Regulation 1169/2011

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Q&A on nutrition requirements in Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information

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It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.

Published 25 June 2026