{"id":1432,"date":"2025-02-26T11:24:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sticky.newwebsite.cloud\/?p=1432"},"modified":"2026-10-10T05:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T05:48:28","slug":"could-more-informative-food-labelling-help-people-in-the-uk-make-better-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stickylabels.com\/latest\/could-more-informative-food-labelling-help-people-in-the-uk-make-better-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Could more Informative Food Labelling Help People in the UK Make Better Choices?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clear food labels help people compare products and identify ingredients. Good design gives the essential information enough room, instead of making readers search through decorative packaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Put required information first<\/h2>\n<p>Food labelling requirements depend on how the food is sold and packaged. Use the current guidance for your product rather than treating a general label design as a compliance checklist.<\/p>\n<h2>Make the information easy to find<\/h2>\n<p>Use a consistent layout for ingredients, storage instructions and other required details. Strong contrast and sensible spacing help readers locate the information. Do not squeeze it into a small corner after the branding is finished.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep claims specific<\/h2>\n<p>A colour scheme or a picture of fruit does not establish nutritional quality. Any claim should describe the actual product and be supported by the information required for that claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Check artwork when recipes change<\/h2>\n<p>A new ingredient or supplier can make old artwork inaccurate. 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