Wines and Alcoholic Beverages in the EU: Compliance with Ingredient Disclosure and Nutritional Labelling Requirements
The European regulatory landscape for food labelling has undergone a significant transformation. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, known as the Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation, established that all food products must include a nutrition declaration and a list of ingredients. However, until recently, alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 1.2% by volumewere exempt from these mandatory requirements.
The Turning Point of Regulation (EU) 2021/2117
Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 of December 2, 2021 amended the rules governing the wine sector and has applied since 8 December 2023. This new legislation has fundamentally transformed wine labelling requirements in the European Union.
List of Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and oenological compounds used in the winemaking process, in accordance with the European Oenological Code.
Mandatory Nutrition Declaration
The regulation requires a mandatory nutrition declaration, with at least the energy value displayed on the physical label.
QR Code
Additional nutritional details, such as carbohydrates, sugars, fats, proteins, and salt, may be provided digitally via a QR code.
Allergen Labelling
Allergens must always remain clearly visible on the physical label. They cannot be provided exclusively through electronic means.
Trusty’s QR Code E-Label Module is the best choice for electronic labeling
This module creates electronic labels accessible via QR code, following the GS1 Digital Link standard, improving information sharing with buyers, retail operators, the HORECA sector, businesses, and consumers.
Centralized and Multilocation Product Datasheets
Compliance with electronic labeling regulations for nutritional values, ingredient lists in food products (including wines and alcoholic beverages), and disposal information.
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