Food Labeling

Course Commences

August 24, 2019

About:
This course is designed to provide information on the laws and regulations used in food labelling to help protect consumers.

On successful completion of the training the candidates shall be able to:

• Name the basic elements required on the food label.
• Identify whether the mandatory elements on a particular label are in conformance with the regulations including necessary content, format, and placement.
• Name the eight major food allergens identified in the Food Allergen Labelling and Consumer Protection Act and evaluate labels for compliant allergen labelling.
• Identify a nutrient content descriptor
• Identify a health claim and use guidance documents to determine compliance.
• Synopsis of Global labelling requirements.

Registration Fee

Industry Participants: Rs. 5,000 + 18% GST

Academic faculty and students: Rs. 3,000 + 18% GST

Group discount for more than 2 participants from same company – 15%.

Accommodation: Available at AIBTM Hostel on twin sharing basis @ Rs.750/per day including all the meals.

Bank Details

Beneficiary Name:- Assocom India Pvt. Ltd.
Bank Name:- Punjab National Bank
Branch:- ECE House 26 KG Marg New Delhi-110001
Account Number:- 1120002100061411
IFSC Code:- PUNB0112000

Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled 3 days before the program. Though, substitutions are allowed.

Agenda

1. Domestic labelling regulations—Current and Draft notifications(Rules and regulations governing – Labelling of pre-packaged foods)
a. General Labelling requirements
b. Current labelling requirements and formats
c. Category specific Labelling regulations
d. Claims and descriptors.

2. Codex guide lines-Nutritional Labelling and claims

3. Global regulations:
a. Export requirements for labelling
b. Import regulations and labelling.

4. Hands on Application