How to read the front label

HOW TO READ THE FRONT-OF-PACK LABEL

1.   THE SUGGESTED SERVING SIZE PER PERSON
2. THE NUMBER OF CALORIES PER SERVING SIZE
3. THE AMOUNT OF FAT, SUGAR AND SALT PER SERVING
4. THE PERCENTAGE OF RI PER SERVING
5. GREEN, AMBER AND RED SIGNIFY WHETHER THE AMOUNT OF THE NUTRIENT IS LOW, MEDIUM OR HIGH PER 100G OF PRODUCT. TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS QUANTIFIED, SEE THE TABLE BELOW.

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN?

• The percentage RI for calories should be used as a guide only, dependent on age, gender, build, lifestyle and activity levels.
• The percentage RIs for fat, sugar and salt should not be exceeded over the course of a day.