Food labelling (Regulation 1169/2011)
Regulation 1169/2011 sets mandatory food information, including allergens, name, ingredients list and nutrition declaration. Presentation must not mislead as to characteristics, composition or health effects.
Supplements add national rules and a ban on attributing medicinal properties. Front-of-pack errors are more common than table errors.
RASFF and GIS inspections often start from the label. Audit: supplemental.pl.
Related FAQ
What is food law?
Food law is the body of rules governing production, processing, distribution and sale of food. At EU level the framework is Regulation 178/2002 (General Food Law); in Poland it is the Food Safety and Nutrition Act plus implementing acts. It covers labelling, claims, novel food, additives, hygiene and sanitary-inspection supervision.
How does the RASFF system work?
RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) is the EU early-warning system for food and feed hazards. Member States file alerts, information notifications and border rejections. For a business this can mean withdrawal, consumer notification and traceability records. RASFF is not a standalone penalty — it is a supervision signal.