Abstract
Labeling is the principal means of communication between the manufacturer, the food handler, and the purchaser and is therefore an integral, important part of the marketing efforts and it also helps in assuring proper product handling. Most labeling rules aim at ensuring objective and informative information to the consumer, assuming that the individual consumer is rational and capable of making informed choices. This article addresses and explains the implications of food-labeling requirements. The focus is on the Codex requirements for the labeling of milk products, as Codex labeling requirements are implemented in national and regional legislation in most countries, and are grouped as follows: 1. Mandatory labeling requirements, such as name of the food, list of ingredients, net content, origin of the product, date marking and storage instructions, and instructions for use. 2. Additional mandatory commodity-specific labeling requirements, such as milk fat declaration. 3. Optional (and conditional) labeling requirements, such as nutrient declaration and claims concerning specific attributes.
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