국내 가공식품의 유통기한 및 원재료명 표시실태 = 'Sell by date' and ingredient labeling of the processed foods in Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

In order to contribute to the development of more effective food labeling to consumers, 'sell by date' and ingredient labeling of the processed foods were invetigated. A total of 85 food labels have been collected and analyzed. Only 10.6% of 'sell by date' lables were placed on the information panel, and most of them were appeared on the front or side panel. Only 8.2% of food labels were bore 'until date from the date of manufature' instead of 'sell by date'. Because simply from 'sell by date', to determine how long a food will retain its quality have been difficult, the processed foods should provided 'consumption date' or 'best before date' depending on the shelf life of foods. Although current food labeling system requires less than five ingredient list, full ingredient labeling using common or usual name should be provided. Only 8.2% of food labels examined were bore food additive labeling. All additives should be listed because of their possible risks.