Cumbria · England
Supplement label compliance check in Bowscar
Send us your label and we’ll tell you, in writing, what must change before it goes on sale from Bowscar.
What the check covers for Bowscar brands
Send your artwork or draft copy. We review it against the Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003, the food information rules and the GB nutrition and health claims register, and send back a written report with every point marked as fine, advised or must fix. We check labels designed and printed anywhere, not just our own. It’s a practical review, not legal advice. If you need advice councils must respect, a Primary Authority partnership is the next step.
Bowscar is about 3 miles north of Penrith, in Cumbria. Bowscar businesses order from us online, and labels go out by tracked delivery to CA11. We deliver to 358 places across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. The nearest big-city page is Leeds, about 79 miles away, if you’d like to compare.
- Postcode area
- CA11
- County
- Cumbria
- Report
- Written, point by point
- Turnaround
- Confirmed when you send your label
- Covers
- GB supplement and food labelling rules
- Price
- Free with print orders; standalone reviews quoted
Questions from Bowscar brands
Which labelling rules apply to supplements sold from Bowscar?
Bowscar is in England, so the Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003 cover your label, alongside the general food information rules. Health claims must come from the GB nutrition and health claims register.
How quickly do you review a label?
We’ll tell you the turnaround when you send your artwork.
What does the report look like?
A written report, with every point marked fine, advised or must fix, with suggested wording where needed.
Who enforces food labelling in Cumbria?
Supplement labelling is enforced by the local council’s trading standards or environmental health team for Cumbria, overseen nationally by the Food Standards Agency. If you want assured advice, consider a Primary Authority partnership with a council.
Do you send samples?
Yes. Request a sample pack and we’ll send it to you in Bowscar, so you can feel the materials and finishes.
Rules in England
Label rules that apply in Bowscar
Supplements sold from Bowscar must meet the Food Supplements (England) Regulations 2003, overseen by the Food Standards Agency. In Cumbria, food labelling is enforced by the council’s trading standards or environmental health team.
One label works across England, Scotland and Wales, since the supplement rules are the same across Great Britain.
Start with our label requirements checklist, then check your health claims, %NRV figures and nutrient guides.
What we check in Bowscar
- Supplement statements
- %NRV and units
- Health claims
- Allergens
- Text size
- Address and batch
See the 12 mistakes we see every week.
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Get your label checked in Bowscar
Send us your artwork and we’ll return a written report. No obligation.