Product labelling and specification management are subject to many strict rules. Our Normanists make sure this important, complex and time-consuming obligation is handled correctly.
Together on track for correct labelling
AMNorman supports you in every aspect of labelling and specification management, in various ways:
- Advice
- Coaching
- Creation of label information and specifications
- Nutritional value calculation
- Label checks
- Specification management
- Preparation of notification dossiers
- Marketability reports
- Translation of label information
- Supporting software: Q-It
Our Normanists specialise in the labelling of food, food supplements and fortified foods, animal feed, pet food, cosmetics, household products, hazardous products, fertilisers and textiles.
They support you with practical tips and advice so that your products carry the correct information, compliant with all relevant national and international labelling regulations. This can save printing costs and prevent recalls or import refusals.
Export/import
There is a lot to consider when exporting products: export documents, additional quality requirements, different labelling rules in the country of export, ingredients that are permitted or prohibited there, and so on.
You also need to check whether the products you want to import comply with European legislation. Our labelling experts check the product composition against European requirements and create a label design for the target market.
To support you as well as possible, our Normanists draw on their international network of experts.
Translations
For translations of product information, our experts again draw on their international network. These are native speakers who are familiar with applying the labelling regulations in their own country and use the correct terminology from that country's legislation.
Preparation of notification dossiers
To notify your product, we compile a dossier and submit it to the authorities.
Marketability report
When a product is launched on the market, a retailer may ask for a marketability report.
This includes:
- Analyses carried out by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
- A label check carried out by AMNorman's labelling experts.
The analysis results and label check are provided in a single report, together with additional suggestions and remarks. The report can also be provided in German or Dutch.
Frequently asked questions about labelling and specification management
What information is legally required on a food label?
Under the European FIC Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, a label must include, among other things: the name of the food, the full list of ingredients with allergens indicated, the net quantity, the date of minimum durability or ‘use by’ date, storage conditions, the name and address of the responsible food business operator, the country of origin where required, and the nutrition declaration.
What is a product specification and why is it important?
A product specification records all the relevant characteristics of a product: composition, allergens, microbiological and physico-chemical parameters, packaging and shelf life. It forms the basis for a correct and legally watertight label, and certification schemes such as BRCGS and IFS expect specifications to be up to date and complete during an audit.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of a label?
The responsible food business operator, usually the manufacturer or brand owner, remains ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the label, even when the design or layout is outsourced to an external agency.
What will change with the new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR)?
The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is gradually introducing stricter requirements on the recyclability, reuse and material use of packaging, with deadlines taking effect from 2026 to 2030. For labelling, this means, among other things, new mandatory markings relating to recyclability. AMNorman actively follows this legislation; see also our knowledge centre articles on the PPWR for the latest developments.
Further reading in our knowledge centre
