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06 · Consumer information

6. Consumer information

6.1 Prepacked foods

When a substance listed in Annex II is present in a prepacked food as an ingredient, it must be declared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. The name of the allergen must be clearly emphasised in the list of ingredients by means of a differentiated typeface.

TRAINING EXAMPLE
Ingredients: WHEAT flour, water, olive oil, EGG, sugar and WALNUTS.

6.2 Non-prepacked foods

In Spain, non-prepacked foods are subject to specific requirements. Information concerning substances or products causing allergies or intolerances must be available to consumers before the purchase is completed and must be available for consultation by staff and control authorities.

6.3 Distance selling

In regulated distance-selling situations, applicable mandatory food information must be available before the purchase is completed and accompany the food at delivery, in accordance with the applicable legislation.