We learn what is written on a label, what are the requirements to be met, how to recognize the most common crucial information and fraud. The aim is toacquire awareness for more informed food choices. The webinar is suitable for anyone, from consumer to food company for regulatory aspects.

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Webinar goals

The webinar aims to give participants useful information about food labels and the dangers of counterfeiting that they may unknowingly encounter. The webinar will be divided into two parts. Starting from the definition of the role of food labels will be provided clarifications on the information that, legally and theoretically, must be included for the complete description of a product. The second part aims to highlight what is hidden in the product, disregarding the information of the label. The instruments available to combat fraud will also be described. Through the themes proposed, we intend to share useful information for conscious purchases that make the consumer able to distinguish the types of product through their labelling.

Target group

The course is open to all as consumers but also to food companies for regulatory aspects.

What we learn from the course

• Knowledge of the requirements to be met by food labels
• Know where to look for certain types of information on the label
• The slogans on the label to be wary of and to pay attention to
• The most frequent food fraud and its possible health implications
• Who protects the consumer and what tools he uses
• Increased awareness in food choice for our shopping

Topics discussed

• Labelling requirements for foodstuffs
• Health claims on food products
• The NutriScore system: the cutting edge of labels
• Food fraud
• Control systems to combat fraud
• The challenges of globalization

Lecturers

• Dott.ssa Camilla Conto, Medicinal Chemist, Food regulatory affairs ChemSafe
• Dott.ssa Elena Bozzetta, MDV e Responsabile SC Diagnostica Specialistica IZSPLV

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