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The Trade Descriptions Act 1968 creates offences for traders who give false descriptions to goods or services. Officers undertake inspections to ascertain accuracy of such statements. Surveys are also undertaken to highlight illegal trade practices (e.g. car clocking).

Food Labelling

Food labels are there to give us information on what we are eating - this gives us, as the consumers, more of a choice. There are regulations that prevent manufacturers misleading food labels.

The following information must be on packaging:

• name of the food
• list of ingredients
• storage instructions
• best before/use By
• name and address
• nutritional information
• quantity
• quantitative ingredients declarations
• special claims (i.e. low calorie, rich in vitamins)