Research
Research on labelling and packaging failures
Independent analysis of official UK datasets, with transparent methodology, classification rules and sources.
Reports
UK Food Labelling Recall Index 2021–2026
An analysis of UK Food Standards Agency food and allergy alerts to understand how many recalls relate to undeclared allergens, incorrect labels and packaging mismatches. (Data in preparation.)
View report →UK Product Labelling & Packaging Failure Index
An analysis of UK Office for Product Safety and Standards alerts, reports and recalls where official notices identify warnings, labelling, instructions, markings or packaging issues. (Data in preparation.)
View report →Our research principles
- Official public datasets are the primary source
- Incidents are classified only on the reason stated in the official notice
- No causation is assumed, and no finding is published before the data is processed
- Every report publishes methodology, limitations and sources
- Charts may be reused with attribution and a link to the report
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