Znakowanie Żywności Jako Forma Administracyjnoprawnej Ochrony Konsumenta

Abstract

This article discusses the role of administrative norms in food labelling regulations with regard to consumers’ protection. Administrative regulations play a significant role in the entire food law system, particularly in the pursuit of its general objectives related to consumers’ well-being. Food labelling is one of the instruments applied to ensure consumers’ protection but it needs to be assisted by a legal apparatus enabling efficient control over the observance of the provisions and imposing sanctions for non-compliance. Not only is food label a basic channel of communication used by producers in order to provide consumers with information about products, but it also has a tremendous impact on consumers’ food choices. Information shared on labels ought to be readable and understandable for the purpose of facilitating conscious food decision making. Nonetheless, despite the institutional support, consumers are still considered to be the weaker party on the food market, therefore food labelling regulations should be compliant with their awareness and habits.

Generational Differences in Food Choices and Consumer Behaviors in the Context of Sustainable Development

“…Producers in Poland can use the 'Produkt Polski' ('Polish Product') label only when less than 25% of the total weight of all ingredients did not originate from within the country [74]. The country of origin was identified as one of the three main motivators for purchasing food, as indicated by 17.7% of the respondents.…”

“…In Poland, for example, the 'Poznaj dobr ą żywność' ('Get to know good food') symbol is used. Decisions about issuing the certification are made by the relevant minister for a period of three years [74]. The presence of an ecological certificate was chosen by 9.7% of the respondents, with individuals from the Baby Boomer generation once again doing so most frequently.…”