Food labelling for greengrocers
(for England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
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Fruit and vegetables on sale at greengrocers should be marked with the true name of the food. Melons and potatoes also need the variety marked, and any foods that have been irradiated should be marked as such. Most fruit and vegetables are required by EC Grading Legislation to be labelled with their class and may also need labelling with country of origin and variety. Care should be taken with any other descriptions to ensure they are correct, eg ‘organic’. There are other requirements in relation to pricing and weight marking of the products.
