When launching a new product, you must comply with labeling regulations. Are the mandatory details correctly displayed on my label? Do the voluntary texts also meet the requirements? Are there any product-specific regulations? An incorrect label can lead to fines, a product recall, or even pose a health risk, especially in the case of allergens.

Schouten Advies is a specialist in consultancy for the food sector. Our experts can assist you with the labeling and labels of your product. How can we help you?

• Label checks for food products, dietary supplements, etc.
• Review of websites, webshops, and other promotional materials
• Regulatory issues regarding claims, product-specific labeling, such as honey and wine
• Training programs

Label Checks
Are you certain that your label complies with legal requirements? Are the correct terms used on your label? Our specialists are ready to check your label daily. During a label check, your label will be assessed based on European legislation and supplemented with product-specific requirements or any local regulations. You will receive a report that will allow you or your designer to practically modify the label. For more information, please refer to the following page: label checks.

Other Labeling and Claims
Websites, webshops, and promotional materials must also comply with labeling requirements. Schouten Advies can assess this and provide advice if needed. We check if all mandatory mentions are present and if the optional texts comply with the regulations. You can also contact us with questions about labeling, such as “Am I using the correct terms for an organic label?” “Are the ingredients in my list correctly described?” “What information needs to be on my label?”

You can also reach out to us with questions about claims. Schouten Advies is knowledgeable in claim regulations, and with the data of your product, we can check whether your product meets the claim or if it needs adjustments. With knowledge of various guidelines, frameworks, and experience, Schouten Advies is the perfect sparring partner for your questions about claims. Consider questions like “Are we using the correct wording for the claim?”, “Can this text be seen as a claim?”, “What claims are we allowed to make?” If you already have a question or are interested in what we can do for you, click here.

Training Programs
Would you prefer to handle your labeling yourself but don’t yet have enough knowledge of the legislation? Do you work frequently with labels and want to deepen or keep your knowledge up to date? Schouten Advies offers various training sessions, both on subscription and in-company. For more information: Academy.