Agriculture and food · France / Switzerland
Food labels: reconcile ingredients and allergens
France and Switzerland require food information to be matched to the actual recipe and applicable labelling framework. Connect ingredients, supplier specifications and the packaging version used. A commercial ingredient name does not establish all allergen information. The preparation matrix records evidence and uncertainty without certifying a legal label or the absence of allergic risk.
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France: how should compound ingredients be documented ?
Preserve relevant composition information, not just the commercial name. Mark missing details explicitly.
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France: which recipe belongs in the labelling file ?
Use the formula actually produced and retain its version. Connect substitutions to supplier records.
France: how should compound ingredients be documented ?
Preserve relevant composition information, not just the commercial name. Mark missing details explicitly.
How can you connect the facts and records in your file?
Complete the file references. The initial values illustrate a fictional case; they are not observed product results.
Fictional example · Recipe, allergen and source matrix
- Product
- Preparation A
- Recipe
- Version 2
- Ingredient
- Documented component
- Source
- Supplier specification
- Register lines
- Item A|Declared allergen information A|Declared allergen information A|Source v2
- Documented entries
- 1
| Item | Declared allergen information | Label wording | Source | Text comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item A | Declared allergen information A | Declared allergen information A | Source v2 | Same text |
Only entered text is compared; composition is not analysed. Matching text proves neither absence of allergens nor label compliance. Use ? for unknown information and retain the document version.
France: why connect each allergen to a source ?
Evidence must match the ingredient version. Missing information does not demonstrate absence of an allergen.
Which official provision helps explain this situation?
Les ingrédients allergènes doivent être mis en relief
Use the formula actually produced and retain its version. Connect substitutions to supplier records.
France: does precautionary wording replace risk analysis ?
No. Document relevant production facts and evidence rather than generating a universal warning.
Which elements belong together before the next step?
| Preparation question | Point to verify |
|---|---|
| France: which recipe belongs in the labelling file ? | Use the formula actually produced and retain its version. Connect substitutions to supplier records. |
| France: how should compound ingredients be documented ? | Preserve relevant composition information, not just the commercial name. Mark missing details explicitly. |
| France: why connect each allergen to a source ? | Evidence must match the ingredient version. Missing information does not demonstrate absence of an allergen. |
| France: does precautionary wording replace risk analysis ? | No. Document relevant production facts and evidence rather than generating a universal warning. |
DGCCRF — Food-labeling rulesconso : art. L412-1LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: which rules should the label review use ?
Identify the Swiss framework and actual product presentation. Do not assume every EU labelling condition transfers unchanged.
LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: how should recipe revisions be traced ?
Compare previous and new ingredients, specifications and packaging. Keep the marketed version identifiable.
LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: why retain the actual packaging artwork ?
It links recipe and information supplied to consumers. An internal draft may differ from the distributed package.
LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: what does the ingredient matrix certify ?
Nothing. It organises ingredients, declared information and sources for competent review.
LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
What other questions arise in this file?
France: how should compound ingredients be documented ?
Preserve relevant composition information, not just the commercial name. Mark missing details explicitly.
DGCCRF — Food-labeling rulesconso : art. L412-1LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
France: does precautionary wording replace risk analysis ?
No. Document relevant production facts and evidence rather than generating a universal warning.
DGCCRF — Food-labeling rulesconso : art. L412-1LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: how should recipe revisions be traced ?
Compare previous and new ingredients, specifications and packaging. Keep the marketed version identifiable.
DGCCRF — Food-labeling rulesconso : art. L412-1LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Switzerland: what does the ingredient matrix certify ?
Nothing. It organises ingredients, declared information and sources for competent review.
DGCCRF — Food-labeling rulesconso : art. L412-1LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerLDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierOSAV — Information on food labels
Which official references should you consult?
- DGCCRF — Food-labeling ruleseconomie.gouv.fr
- conso : art. L412-1legifrance.gouv.fr
- LDAl — art. 12, obligation d’étiqueter et de renseignerfedlex.admin.ch
- LDAl — art. 13, étiquetage particulierfedlex.admin.ch
- OSAV — Information on food labelsblv.admin.ch
Texts cited last checked: 2 November 2026