What are the legal labeling requirements for non-alcoholic canned drinks in the UK?

Non-alcoholic drinks have stricter labeling requirements than alcoholic beverages. The following information is legally required on the label:

- **Ingredients list** — A full list of all ingredients and additive names must be displayed - **Nutritional information** — Core nutritional data is mandatory, including a "use by" date - **Safety information** — Details of when the product must be used by once opened, plus a note asking consumers to return the product if packaging is damaged - **Product and brand name** — The name of the product and brand - **Alcoholic strength** — For drinks containing over 1.2% alcohol by volume, the alcoholic strength by volume (as a percentage) must be stated

A practical reference point: members recommend checking existing canned soft drinks to see how they comply with these requirements in practice.