Calorie Labelling Regulations 2021 (Government Guidance)

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Understand England’s Calorie Labelling Regulations and how they affect food businesses. Learn which businesses and foods are covered, how calorie information must be calculated and displayed, and the consequences of non-compliance.

AccreditationsCPD
Course Duration20 minutes
Languages41
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Description

The Calorie Labelling Regulations require qualifying food businesses in England with 250 or more employees to display calorie information for certain non-prepacked food and drink prepared for immediate consumption.

This online course explains which businesses and foods fall within the regulations, what exemptions apply and how calorie information should be presented at the point where customers make their choices.

Learners will explore recognised methods for calculating calorie content, record-keeping requirements, enforcement procedures and practical ways to develop healthier menus. The course supports businesses in meeting their legal responsibilities while helping customers make more informed choices.

Learning outcomes

On completion, learners will:

  • Understand the Calorie Labelling Regulations and how they apply
  • Recognise which businesses must comply
  • Identify foods and drinks covered by the regulations
  • Understand the relevant exemptions
  • Know how calorie information should be calculated and displayed
  • Understand enforcement procedures and the consequences of non-compliance
  • Recognise practical ways to create healthier menus

Course contents

Section 1: Summary
An overview of the regulations, their purpose, intended audience and legal status.

Section 2: Introduction
Explore why mandatory calorie labelling was introduced and how it supports healthier customer choices.

Section 3: Businesses in Scope
Understand which businesses must comply, including qualifying restaurants, cafés, takeaways, caterers, delivery services and franchise operations.

Section 4: Food in Scope
Identify the food and drink requiring calorie information and understand the relevant exemptions.

Section 5: Displaying Calorie Information
Learn how to display calories in kilocalories, show the relevant portion size and include the required daily calorie statement.

Section 6: Calculating Calorie Content
Explore recognised calculation methods, acceptable tolerances, ingredient substitutions and the importance of maintaining accurate records.

Section 7: Enforcement
Understand how local authorities enforce the regulations, what inspectors may examine and the possible consequences of non-compliance.

Section 8: Healthier Menus
Consider practical methods for improving menus, including portion control, reducing saturated fat and increasing healthier ingredients.

Section 9: Reduction and Reformulation
Learn how recipe reformulation, calorie reduction and portion changes can help businesses offer healthier customer choices.

Suitable for

Owners, managers, compliance teams, menu developers and employees working within large food businesses in England, including restaurants, cafés, takeaways, contract caterers, food-delivery services and franchise operations.

Course details

  • Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
  • Course type: Text-based, short-format online course
  • Subject: Health and Safety
  • Sections: Nine
  • Assessment: 20 multiple-choice questions
  • Certificate: Printable certificate following successful completion
  • Languages: Available in 43 languages
  • Delivery: Online and self-paced

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