INTRODUCTION TO BEVERAGE LABELS

  

Basic contents required by regulations:

Food name: Clearly indicate the true attribute name of the beverage to allow consumers to understand the product intuitively.

Ingredients list: List all used components, including additives and preservatives, in descending order of content, and use standardized common names.

Net content and specifications: Clearly mark the net content of the beverage and the packaging specifications.

Producer and/or distributor's name, address and contact information: To enable consumers to contact the relevant enterprise when there are problems.

Production date and shelf life: Inform consumers of the production time and edible period of the product.

Storage conditions: Explain the appropriate conditions for storing the beverage, such as temperature and humidity.

Food production license number: Prove that the product has been approved for production by the relevant department.

Product standard code: Indicate the national standard or enterprise standard followed by the product.

Nutrition facts table: According to the "National Food Safety Standard - General Rules for Nutrition Labels on Prepackaged Foods", beverage labels must indicate the content of energy and four core nutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates, and sodium) and their percentage of the daily nutrient reference value (NRV), helping consumers understand the nutritional components of the beverage and its satisfaction of their nutritional needs.

Special labels: For products containing caffeine, alcohol and other substances that may affect health, there should be clear warning information on the label. For beverages targeted at children and special groups, corresponding consumption warnings should also be provided, such as "Not suitable for children" and "Use with caution for pregnant women". In addition, special food and beverage products, such as functional beverages and sports beverages, should have corresponding function descriptions.

  

Basic requirements for labels: Beverage labels must not be separated from the packaging container, the content should be prominent, easy to recognize and read, simple and understandable, accurate and scientific. The text used must be standardized Chinese characters, and the measurement units must be based on the national legal measurement units. All contents must not be described or introduced in a false, misleading or deceptive manner.