# The Food Labelling Regulations 1996, Regulation 8: Indication of true nature of food


If—
(a) there is no name prescribed by law for a food, and
(b) there is no customary name or the customary name is not used,
the name used for the food shall be sufficiently precise to inform a purchaser of the true nature of the food and to enable the food to be distinguished from products with which it could be confused and, if necessary, shall include a description of its use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1499/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-labelling-regulations-1996/regulation-8
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