Pre-packed foods labelling advice

Storage, business details, and origin

Storage conditions and Conditions of Use

Appropriate conditions of storage should be noted (for instance, keep refrigerated) and conditions of use should also be noted (such as, once open keep refrigerated). Any specific conditions of use must also be indicated. This may include details of how to cook or reheat, microwave setting (wattage), times, standing times or stirring. These are important in terms of food safety.

Name and address of food business

This should be the head office of the food business. The full address should be detailed.

Where a home caterer does not want their personal address detailed, then a postcode and other means of contact (for instance a phone number, email address or website) may be acceptable.

Country of origin or place of provenance of a food

Where a product has a geographical protection (such as Parma Ham or Arbroath Smokies) then this can be detailed. Where a product is made can also be noted (for instance Isle of Skye Tablet), but it should not be misleading to the general public.

Page last modified: 29 August 2025