Merthyr Tydfil · Wales
Supplement label checks for Nelson, Merthyr Tydfil
Check your supplement label before Trading Standards, a retailer or Amazon does. Reviews for Nelson brands, done online.
What the check covers for Nelson brands
Send your artwork or draft copy. We review it against the Food Supplements (Wales) 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. The check covers any label, whoever designed or printed it, including ones from other printers. This is a practical check rather than legal advice. For assured advice, a Primary Authority partnership is the next step.
Nelson is about 4 miles north-east of Pontypridd, in Merthyr Tydfil. For Nelson, labels usually arrive the next working day after dispatch, wherever you are in the CF46 postcode area. Nelson is one of 16 places in Merthyr Tydfil we print and deliver for. The nearest big-city page is Cardiff, about 11 miles away — the service and prices are the same.
- Postcode area
- CF46
- County
- Merthyr Tydfil
- 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
Common questions in Nelson
Is this the same as Trading Standards advice?
No. Trading Standards for Merthyr Tydfil enforce the law; we give a practical second opinion before you print.
How long does a check take?
We confirm the turnaround when you send your label, and urgent checks can often be done quickly.
Which labelling rules apply to supplements sold from Nelson?
Nelson is in Wales, so the Food Supplements (Wales) Regulations 2003 cover your label, together with the general food information rules. Health claims have to come from the GB nutrition and health claims register.
Can I see a sample before ordering?
Yes, we can. Ask for a sample pack and we’ll post it to your Nelson address, so you can feel the materials and finishes before you order.
Can you check a label that’s already printed?
We can still check them. If we find problems, we’ll tell you which are urgent and which can wait for your next print run.
Rules in Wales
Labelling law for supplements from Nelson
Supplements sold from Nelson must meet the Food Supplements (Wales) Regulations 2003, overseen by the Food Standards Agency in Wales. Locally, food labelling is enforced by council trading standards or environmental health staff for Merthyr Tydfil.
Welsh-language text is optional on supplement labels. If you add it, both languages must be accurate and the mandatory text must still meet the 1.2 mm minimum x-height.
A good first step is our label requirements checklist, then check your health claims, %NRV figures and nutrient guides.
What we check for Nelson brands
- Supplement statements
- %NRV and units
- Health claims
- Allergens
- Text size
- Address and batch
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Get your label checked in Nelson
Send us your artwork and we’ll return a written report. No obligation.