S.L. 449.13 Art. 7Labelling.

(1) The label on the container shall designate the nature of the product as "Luncheon Meat". Such label shall also show a declaration as to the presence of binders and of edible offal and a declaration indicating the species of animal from which the meat is derived shall be given in connection with the name of the product if their omission would mislead the consumer.

(2) A complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label in descending order of proportion. The specific names shall be used for ascorbic acid, isoascorbic acid and their sodium salts, and nitrites (potassium and sodium). Added phosphates may be declared by class title "phosphates". The list of ingredients shall indicate the species of animals from which the meat is derived.

(3) The net contents shall be declared by weight in metric.

(4) The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or vendor of the product shall be declared on the label, as well as the country of origin of the product. The country in which the processing is performed shall be considered to be the country of origin for the purpose of labelling. Each container shall be embossed or otherwise permanently marked to identify the establishment producing the luncheon meat, as well as the batch number of the lot.

(5) For products which are not fully shelf-stable, i.e. which may be expected not to keep for at least one year in normal conditions of storage and sale, adequate storage instructions shall be given on the label. These instructions shall state the recommended maximum temperature or conditions of storage and, in the case of products sold to the consumer, an indication of the recommended maximum period of storage in specified conditions.