COMPLIANCE WITH LABELING LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA IN THE FIELD OF CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS

this article presents the basic principles of food labeling, especially of confectionery products, such as the consumers’ right to non misleading information and informed choice, and the harmonisation of national laws. The control on respecting the compliance of information written on product label is made by competent authorities for execution of official control of foodstuffs in the Republic of Moldova. The relevant national regulations are given, and references and websites given for access to full texts. The results of critical surveys on the present implementation of confectionery products labeling are summarised, together with the corresponding recommendations for improvement.