1. Implementation of EU Regulation 1169/2011 FIC in Belgium
Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Implementation of EU Regulation 1169/2011 FIC in Belgium
Vicky Lefevre
DG Control Policy

2. Some of the main changes to the labelling rules :
Clearer and harmonised presentation of allergens for prepacked foods (emphasis by font, style or background colour) in the list of ingredients.
Mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food, including in restaurants and cafes.
Requirement of certain nutrition information for majority of prepacked processed foods.
Mandatory origin information for fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
Same labelling requirements for online, distance-selling or buying in a shop.
Clear indication of defrosted products.

8. Topics for group discussions or future workshops
Implementation in MS of mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food.
Transitional periods for harmonised presentation of allergens for prepacked food in MS?
Interpretation in MS of food prepacked for direct sale.
Food which has been previously frozen and is sold defrosted: which are the exemptions for mentioning defrosted?
Challenge near future: national guidance on nutrition information for prepacked processed food?
Consumer perspective
Responsibility

9. Thank you for your attention. vicky.lefevre@favv.be www.favv.be