- Laws of Fiji

Last Updated: 1 December 2016

[FOS 13] Labelling requirements13

(1) Subject to subsection (4) or (5), the label of every package of food intended to be sold must contain the following—

(a)the name under which the product is to be sold and stating the nature of the food;
(b)the name, address and other contact information of the manufacturer, importer, packer and distributor; and
(c)any other particulars prescribed by the regulations.

(2) The label of every pre-packaged food must, in addition to the requirements under subsection (1), contain the following—

(a)the batch number or lot number identifying the food processed in the same batch;
(b)the net quantity, by weight or volume;
- (i)the list of ingredients in descending order in which they have been included in the formulation;
- (ii)prescribed nutritional information;
(c)the expiry date or other similar reference indicating its shelf life expiry;
(d)any special conditions for its storage or use;
(e)any other mandatory labelling standards required under the Codex.

(3) Any information required under this section must be provided in the English language in a manner that is easily visible and likely to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer under normal conditions of purchase and use.

(4) The Board may make regulations—

(a)to prescribe rules for labelling;
(b)to exempt any food or class of food from the requirements of subsections (1) and (2); and
(c)to prescribe circumstances in which any of the provisions regarding labelling does not apply;
(d)to prescribe labelling that alerts the consumer about risks to health (established by scientific evidence) associated with the consumption of certain foods or food components.

(5) If any food—

(a)is offered for sale to the ultimate consumer without pre-packaging; or
(b)is packed on the sale premises at the consumer's request,

the requirements of this section are deemed to have been satisfied.

(6) A person who contravenes subsection (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence.