EN 2026 Food Additive Labeling: What Exporters Should Prepare
New labeling requirements across major markets — what changes, what stays, and how to keep your documentation ready before shipments.
Labeling requirements for food additives continue to evolve across the EU, US and Southeast Asian markets.
Three Changes to Watch
- Sweetener naming rules — several markets now require specific polyol naming on retail labels
- Allergen formatting — bold-face allergen declarations are becoming the default expectation
- Country-of-origin statements — increasingly checked at customs for ingredient blends
What To Do Now
- Review your retail artwork against the destination market's latest guidance
- Ask your supplier for updated specification and allergen documents
- Keep batch COAs on file — spot checks increasingly request them
A prepared documentation set shortens customs clearance and protects your margins.