These guidelines set out specific requirements for the labelling and naming of ingredients and compound

Ingredient Labelling User guide to Standard 1.2.4 – Labelling of Ingredients July 2001 Contents Background.............................................................................................................................. 3 Purpose..................................................................................................................................... 4 Which foods must have a list of ingredients on the label?................................................... 4 What is an ingredient?............................................................................................................ 4 Where on the label should the statement of ingredients be placed?................................... 4 How should ingredients be declared in the statement of ingredients?............................... 4 Generic names ......................................................................................................................... 5 In what order should ingredients be listed?.......................................................................... 7 Exempt foods ........................................................................................................................... 9 Exempt ingredients ............................................................................................................... 10 Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................. ...