With reference to prepackaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?1. List of ingredients including additives2. Nutrition information3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarianSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
✓ Correct answer: c) 1, 2 and 4
ExplanationAccording to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011, pre-packaged items in India must display key information, including:Nutrition informationList of ingredients (including additives)Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian labelDate of manufacture and packingBest-before dateLot number, Code number, or Batch number The regulations mandate that foods containing allergens such as cereals containing gluten, nuts, soybeans, milk, and fish must declare the presence of these allergens on the label.However, the regulations do not require a specific medical recommendation regarding allergic reactions 43
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