Summary
CODEX STAN 1-1985 (Rev. 2021) is the Codex Alimentarius Commission's overarching international standard governing nutrition labelling on pre-packaged foods. It establishes harmonised definitions, mandatory and voluntary labelling components, and nutrient reference values intended to guide consumers and underpin national regulatory frameworks. As a globally adopted standard, it serves as the baseline for nutrition labelling legislation across member states and trading blocs.
UK applicability
Following EU exit, UK nutrition labelling is governed domestically by retained legislation largely derived from EU Regulation 1169/2011, which itself drew heavily on Codex principles; this standard therefore provides relevant international context for UK labelling policy, particularly in the context of trade negotiations and potential regulatory divergence.
Key measures
Mandatory nutrient declarations (energy, fat, protein, carbohydrate); voluntary micronutrient labelling; reference daily intake values; serving size definitions
Outcomes reported
The standard sets out mandatory and voluntary nutrition labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods, including definitions, nutrient declaration formats, and reference values for daily intake.
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