Sentences with phrase «consumer information on labels»

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Late last year, the GMA announced a national labeling initiative to provide consumers with «instantaneous access» to detailed information on thousands of products through their smart phones.

This information is included, along with a rating, on QR code bottle labels that consumers can scan with their phones.

«The mandatory product testing recommended by the Task Force is intended to minimize the risk of contaminated products entering the market and to verify the information on labelling, in order to help consumers make informed decisions,» the report said.

His session, How SmartLabel Gives Private Label Brands a Competitive Edge, focused on the importance of transparency and what the food industry is doing to offer consumers more information.

Alongside this, communicating their usage clearly on the label becomes increasingly important, as 67 percent of consumers consider easy to understand ingredient information essential when choosing groceries.

Coca - Cola Great Britain (CCGB) is to adopt the government's voluntary front - of - pack nutrition labelling scheme to give consumers clear information on content Read more

In practice, food labelling may be used as a persuasive promotional tool, or to provide useful information to consumers on the nutritional status of a product.

«The changes to the labelling of sports drinks (also known as Electrolyte drinks) proposed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand are designed to provide consumers with information on the beverages they are consuming.

In addition to the new label, companies must also include an explanatory statement and URL on product packaging and all promotional designs where consumers can find further information on mass balance.

Communicating Information: Label Legalities Once used simply to display basic product information, labelling has become far more sophisticated over time, and consumers are increasingly relying on them in the making of their purchasingInformation: Label Legalities Once used simply to display basic product information, labelling has become far more sophisticated over time, and consumers are increasingly relying on them in the making of their purchasinginformation, labelling has become far more sophisticated over time, and consumers are increasingly relying on them in the making of their purchasing decisions.

The Health Star Rating (HSR) is a front - of - pack labelling system which provides clear nutrition information on the front of packaged food and beverages to assist consumers to make informed food purchases and healthier eating choices.

«Remypure, our new functional native rice starch, supports manufacturers in the development of products that respond to the growing natural and clean label trend demanded by consumers,» says Jon Peters, president of BENEO, Inc. «Clean and simple information on packaging provides reassurance to consumers when buying food products containing Remypure.»

To help consumers determine what is an appropriate amount of sugar sweetened soft drink is for their particular diet, the industry is committed to providing accurate nutrition information on packaging, as well as additional information like front - of - pack labelling with % Daily Intake so consumers remain informed about their choices.

To overcome «label fatigue», the Ethical Bean Coffee company provides Quick Response (QR) codes on its products so consumers could get as much, or as little, information as they required.

The inclusion of simplified nutrition information on the front of food packages, known as front - of - pack food labelling, has been proposed as a complementary scheme to the NIP to assist consumers in making more informed food purchases.

Questions assessed consumer's perceptions of the importance of having information on specific nutrients on the front of packs; consumers» preferences for a consistent front - of - pack labelling scheme vs. multiple schemes; and the front - of - pack labelling system perceived to be the easiest to use, based on a sample of each of the labelling systems.

The value of goods sold with these accreditations was estimated to be over EU 533 billion in 2015.37 Consumer information and education is critical to achieving a premium for such credentials, with studies showing that willingness to pay is dependent on how informed consumers are about what these labels actually mean.38

Interpretive nutrition labels provide simple at - a-glance information that is easy for all consumers irrespective of ethnicity or socioeconomic position (6) to understand and act on.

In fact, according to the 2013 International Food Information Council «Health and Wellness» annual survey, 93 % of consumers prefer to see familiar ingredients (such as eggs) on food labels.

There is talk of Product Carbon Foot - printing but my personal opinion is any move to add this via a mandatory label will be very confusing for consumers who on the most part don't read the label as they already have information overload.

Although most of the issue in the market falls to the retailer's side, Hiebert said manufacturers could think about publishing recipes, showcasing pairing ideas on labels and creating a digital space where consumers can learn about farmers and information about the cheese.

The industry has taken significant measures to provide consumers with more options and information to allow informed dietary choices through developing reformulated products to offer low and no - sugar varieties, voluntarily displaying kilojoule information on the front of labels and restricting sales of regular kilojoule soft drinks in schools.

«As an industry we have been at the forefront of providing front - of - pack kilojoule labelling on our products to ensure consumers have the necessary information to make informed purchasing decisions.

To increase the concept of front - of - pack communication with consumers and the general public, members voluntarily and progressively introduced additional information on labels to assist in informed decisions.

As an industry, we have undertaken significant measures to provide consumers with more information, including clear kilojoule labelling on the front of packs and smaller pack sizes.

How2Recycle is the only U.S. - based standardized labeling system that communicates recyclability information on package to consumers.

Today, the introduction of Nestlé ® Pure Life ® rPET bottles to consumers nationwide, complements our efforts to inspire and make it easier for consumers to recycle, building on last year's move to begin adding How2Recycle information on the labels of our major U.S. bottled water brands.

The Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 (Standard) commenced on 1 July 2016 under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

Therefore, the RI nutrition labelling scheme provides consumers with nutrition information on a «per portion basis», in addition to the information per 100g / ml.

State and federal consumer affairs ministers introduced a national information standard for free - range egg production on Thursday, which gives farmers clearance to label their eggs «free range» should they run no more than 10,000 hens per hectare.

Product specific labeling enables the allergy - affected consumer to make an informed decision based on information specific to that particular product.

1 General comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children's rights * Para 20 «States should ensure that marketing and advertising do not have adverse impacts on children's rights by adopting appropriate regulation and encouraging business enterprises to adhere to codes of conduct and use clear and accurate product labelling and information that allow parents and children to make informed consumer decisions.»

It is of course impossible to provide every single piece of information about a product on a small label but it is within the ethics of the food industry to provide the most necessary and important information which will give the consumer enough information to make a decision about whether the product is for them or not.

Today MEPs voted on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers which sets out rules on labelling for the food and drink industry in the EU; the Countryside Alliance — the leading voice of rural Britain — welcomes the vote to introduce mandatory country of origin on fresh meat, this will see an end to the unfair practice of labelling imported meat as «British».

Today MEPs voted on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers which sets out rules on labelling for the food and drink industry in the EU; the Countryside Alliance — the leading voice of rural Britain.

«Because of the inclusion of mandatory calorie labeling in the recent health reform bill, it is critical to explore the most effective strategies for presenting caloric information to consumers on fast food restaurant menu boards,» suggest the study's authors.

Although it's clear certain nutritional facts about a product need to be included on its label, under current laws this information does not have to be placed where the consumer can see it, and all too often it is the big print that consumers read first.

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition www.fda.gov/Food/default.htm Food and Drug Administration sponsored site provides information on labeling, nutrition and dietary supplements, consumer advice, and pesticides and lead in food.

These labels will give consumers better, more complete information — including expected savings over a five - year period, a fuel economy comparison to other vehicles in the same class, as well as guidance, on a scale of one to ten, about each car or truck's environmental impact.

It's going to take some time for car shoppers to digest all the information on the new fuel economy and environment labels, but federal agencies hope it will help consumers make more informed decisions about which car is right for them.

Fixing the Drain on Retirement Savings, published by the Center for American Progress (CAP), advocates that «all retirement funds should have a clear, understandable label that provides consumers with relevant, concise, and accessible information about fees.»

Given the gap between the numbers in a Guaranteed Analysis and the information consumers can actually glean from those numbers, we hope AAFCO will take into consideration going to a label that more closely resembles the Nutrition Facts labels used on food for people.

Jim O'Hara of the Center for Science in the Public Interest is quoted by Bloomberg: «Information like this on the nutrition facts label begins driving consumer behavior, and that in turn drives the industry.»

This includes the elimination of the «sell by» label on consumer packaging, because that information is only relevant to retailers.

Instead of relying solely on the limited information available on the manufacturer's label, this app opens up the labeling ecosystem by allowing users to share their own thoughts on any product, empowering consumers to make smarter choices when shopping.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. 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Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

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