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Businesses included in the scope of the regulations
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Types of food and drink included in the scope of the regulations
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What the labels have to cover, and where to display them
In April 2022, the government introduced new requirements for businesses to display calorie labelling for food products sold for immediate consumption that are not pre-packaged.
The rules, which primarily affect the out-of-home sector, require retailers in scope to add calorie and portion information to menus and displays of products like ready to eat pizzas, hot beverages, bakery items and PPDS (pre-packed for direct sale) foods. Retailers will also be required to clearly display a notice highlighting the number of calories recommended for an adult in a day.
As part of the guidance, ACS urges retailers to contact their symbol or franchise operator to find out whether they’ll have to make changes in store and online to comply with the regulations.
There are also important exemptions for businesses that have their own offer of food for immediate consumption. If a retailer is providing food that would otherwise be in scope of their rules independently of their symbol/franchise arrangement, then as long as that retailer has fewer than 250 employees themselves they are exempt from the new labelling requirements.
ACS' guidance on calorie labelling has been Assured by Surrey and Buckingham Trading Standards. If you are part of the ACS Assured Advice scheme, your in-store processes cannot be challenged by enforcement officers if you follow the guide.
