Directive 2011/91/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2011/91/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs (codification) (Text with EEA relevance)

Article 4

When the foodstuffs are prepackaged, the indication referred to in Article 1(1) and, where appropriate, the letter ā€˜L’ shall appear on the prepackaging or on a label attached thereto.

When the foodstuffs are not prepackaged, the indication referred to in Article 1(1) and, where appropriate, the letter ā€˜L’ shall appear on the packaging or on the container or, failing that, on the relevant commercial documents.

It shall in all cases appear in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible.