Labelling requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 543/2011
Country of Origin (full name) is required for all fresh fruit and vegetable covered by the Regulation.
Name and address of the packer and/or dispatcher must be stated for all packages. However for pre-packages the name and the address of a seller
established within the EU may be indicated instead in close connection with the words “Packed for:” or an equivalent term. In this case the label must
include a code representing the packer and/or dispatcher and the seller must be able to provide information regarding what the code means.
In addition the following labelling requirements apply to individual products covered by the respective specific marketing standards:
Product
Apples
Labelling of: Variety
Required, however name of variety can be replaced by
its synonym e.g. Katy to replace Katja.
Class
Required
Size
Must state minimum and maximum diameter / weight of the
fruit in the pack, however for Class 2 the label may state the
minimum diameter / weight of the fruit in the pack followed
the words “and over”.
Citrus Fruit
Required for oranges but not required for lemons.
Required
Size code is required. This may be followed by the minimum
and maximum size of the fruit or count.
Satsumas and clementines must be labelled as such
but don’t require variety to be stated. Variety must
be stated for all other mandarins and their hybrids.
Kiwifruit
Optional
Note: If a preserving agent / chemical post harvest treatment
has been used it must also be stated on the label.
Required
Must state minimum and maximum weight of fruit in the pack.
Can also optionally state the number of fruits.
Lettuces, curled
leaved and
broad-leaved
Endives
Optional, however nature of the produce or
commercial type must be labelled, if produce is not
visible and must be labelled regardless for Little Gem.
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Required
Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of
units.
Note: “Grown under protection” or equivalent must be stated
where appropriate.
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Labelling requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 543/2011
Product
Peaches and
Nectarines
Labelling of: Variety
Optional but must state colour of the flesh.
Class
Required
Size
If sized, the size must be expressed as the minimum and
maximum diameters (in mm) or minimum and maximum
weights (in g) or as size code.
Can also optionally state the number of fruits.
Pears
Required, however name of variety can be replaced by
its synonym.
Required
Must state size, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, the
number of units.
If labelled by size the minimum and maximum diameters or
minimum and maximum weights must be stated, however for
Class 2 the label may state the minimum diameter / weight of
the fruit in the pack followed the words “and over”.
Strawberries
Optional
Required
Not required.
Sweet Peppers
Optional, however “Hot” or equivalent must be stated
where appropriate.
Required
If sized, the size must be expressed as the minimum and
maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights.
Can also optionally state the number of units.
Table Grapes
Required
Required
For bunches of grapes weighing less than 75g the label must
state “Bunches below 75g intended for single servings”.
Tomatoes
Optional, however commercial type must always be
labelled for cherry or cocktail tomatoes.
Required
If sized, the size must be expressed as the minimum and
maximum diameters.
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Labelling requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 543/2011
Other labelling requirements:
 Mixes of fruit or vegetables (for example mixes of citrus or mixes of lettuce/endives) or mixtures of different varieties of a single product may have
specific additional labelling requirements not outlined above. Traders presenting mixed product for sale should consult the full legal text for details.
Exemptions - products not required to conform to the marketing standards:
 Products intended for industrial processing or intended for animal feed or other non-food use provided they are clearly marked with the words
“intended for processing” or “for animal feed” or any other equivalent wording.
 Products transferred by the producer on his holding to consumers for their personal use.

Products having undergone processing, trimming or cutting making them “ready to eat” or “kitchen ready”.

Within a given production area, products sold or delivered by the grower to preparation and packaging stations or storage facilities, and products
shipped from storage facilities to preparation and packaging stations.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance with the EU Marketing Standards for fresh fruit
and vegetables. This legislation is enforced in Ireland under the European Communities (Marketing Standards) (Crops and Oils) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No.
378 of 2011). Copies of S.I. No. 378 of 2011 and an extract from Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are available on the Department’s
website at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horticulture/freshfruitvegetablesmarketingstandardseu/
This document has been prepared solely for guidance purposes. Please review the legal text and if necessary, update your procedures to ensure that
fresh fruit and vegetables you offer for sale comply with the EU Marketing Standard regulations.
If you require any advice or clarification in relation to the issues set out in this document please:
Email: [email protected] or Phone: 01 505 8755 or 057 93 70300
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