Percentage labelling definition

Percentage labelling means stating on a food label the proportion of a characterising ingredient or component contained in that food. This expression is used throughout this guide to describe the declaration of the proportion of characterising ingredients or characterising components in food.
Percentage labelling means stating on a food label the proportion of a characterising ingredient or component contained in that food. Percentage labelling is designed to help consumers make informed choices about the foods they buy by allowing them to compare how much of a characterising ingredient or component is present in similar products.