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International label checks

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International label checks

If you produce food for countries outside the Netherlands, you might have to deal with additional national legislation of the country in question, in addition to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011. We can check whether your product complies with this legislation and whether additional information is necessary.

International label checks at a glance

  • We assess your labels based on the legislation of the country in which you sell

  • Be confident that you are providing accurate food information to international consumers

  • We apply the four-eyes principle to every check.

  • After our analysis, you will receive a report listing any deviations and advice

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Risks of inadequate or incorrect international labelling

If the product declaration does not comply with national requirements, import may be refused. You can avoid the associated financial risks by checking the labelling of your export goods or packaging changes in good time.

Based on our analysis, you will receive a report detailing any deviations and recommendations for improvement.

Translation of labels and specifications

We can also help translate labels and specifications. This way, you avoid fines and refusal of your products in these countries. Do you have a label in multiple languages? We can also check these for you. We work using the four eyes principle, which means that each check is carried out by two labelling specialists. After our analysis, you will receive a report listing any deviations and advice.

Free tool ‘Check your label’

Would you prefer to check whether your label complies yourself? The ‘Check your label’ card is a free tool for applying Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011.
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Label inspection procedure

  1. 1

    Request

    You can request a label check using the form at the bottom of this page. Here, you can leave your contact details and upload the label right away.

  2. 2

    Additional information

    Our specialists will contact you as soon as possible. For example, they may want to know if there are any specific requirements that we need to take into account when assessing the labels.

  3. 3

    Price quotation

    You will receive a quote and a brief plan of action.

  4. 4

    Assessment

    We will assess the label and draw up a report with our findings and recommendations.

  5. 5

    Reporting

    The report will be sent to you by email. You can now immediately start adjusting your label, if necessary.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It is an assessment of your product labels based on the national legislation of the country where you sell, ensuring your product information is correct and compliant.

If labels do not meet national requirements, your products may be refused entry. This can cause costly delays and financial risks.

After your request, we discuss your needs, provide a quote, assess your labels according to the four-eyes principle, and deliver a detailed report with findings and advice.