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Tag: retailer responsibility

Important ruling by Administrative Court – retailer responsibility under food labelling law

18.01.2021·administrative fine Food Information Regulation placing on the market retailer responsibility provision of food information to consumers· 0 Comments

The question of who bears responsibility for ensuring that food is labelled in compliance with the law is an issue of practical importance: Is it the manufacturer or the retailer?

Retailer responsibility for non-compliance with food information rules?

11.03.2020·retailer responsibility Food Information Regulation administrative fine· 0 Comments

In practice, the question often arises whether a retailer is responsible for infringements relating to the labelling of branded goods. Article 8 of the Food Information Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, "FIR") provides an answer to this question.