Scope of this guide
Includes jurisdiction-specific archive records. Current legal effect, labelling provisions and product exceptions require separate verification.
Regulatory sources and application framework
For this EU member market, research Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 together with product-specific rules. The European Commission explains that mandatory information must be in a language easily understood by consumers in the country of sale; national language and implementation matters require separate review. Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 is a separate source for nutrition and health claims. A common EU framework does not automatically validate every language version or product claim.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
Sweden: product dossier priorities
For Sweden, match Swedish product information to the supporting documents for multi-country Nordic packaging. Retaining an old translation after a supplier change alters allergens or compound ingredients can introduce errors. The report should show which language versions incorporate the recipe change.
What do the selected sources cover?
Sweden’s LIVSFS 2014:4 food-information record is a direct research topic for label review. Other selected records concern controls on protected names and exports, and the agency’s remit. For a product using a geographical or protected name, research that name’s basis separately from general mandatory information.
Jurisdiction-specific legislation records
Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.
| Instrument / source | Record date and type |
|---|---|
| Decree (2009:1425) on the control of protected designations of agricultural products and foodstuffs. | Date not stated Regulation |
| Regulation (LIVSFS 2014: 4) on food information. | Date not stated Regulation |
| Decree (2009: 1426) with instructions for the Swedish National Food Agency. | Date not stated Regulation |
| Decree (2011:1060) on control of food exports. | Date not stated Regulation |
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.