This is a link to UK food regulations,
[url="http://www.fst.rdg.ac.uk/foodlaw/label/labels.htm"]http://www.fst.rdg.ac.uk/foodlaw/label/labels.htm[/url]
and this is a link to Irish food regulations :
[url="http://www.ucc.ie/fcis/PKfood_labelling.htm"]http://www.ucc.ie/fcis/PKfood_labelling.htm[/url]
The unfortunate thing about Europe is that there is no one law on food labelling. Although there was a Directive issued in 1983 (or thereabouts), no EU member has to abide by it, and can change it to suit their own needs - it is entirely up to the government of the particular country. Non EU countries probably have completely different laws altogether.
I know most of you (US and Canada) will stay away from mainland European food anyway, but I would just like to point out that just because 1 country in Europe has one law, even a neighbouring country may have a completely different law - so BE VERY CAREFUL!!!!
Take care
Gwen
Gwen - you're a star !!
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Nick (PA sufferer)
Thanks so much, Gwen! VERY helpful information!