Glossary
QUID
Quantitative Ingredients Declaration — stating the percentage of a characterising ingredient on some labels.
Reviewed against official guidance.SourcesNot legal advice.
In practice
QUID rules are part of wider food labelling. Do not confuse them with the PPDS allergen emphasis requirement.
On LabelClear we keep this definition tight so every guide uses the same meaning. If your situation is unusual, check with your local authority.
Questions
Do PPDS labels need QUID percentages?
The PPDS minimum is name plus ingredients with allergen emphasis. QUID is a separate regime that applies in specific cases — ask your local authority if unsure.
Is QUID the same as nutrition labelling?
No. QUID is about ingredient percentages; nutrition tables show energy and nutrients.
Official sources
Everything on this page traces back to these. Where they and we disagree, they are right — tell us and we'll fix it.
- Introduction to allergen labelling for PPDS foodFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
- Labelling guidance for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food productsFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
Related: PPDS food · Nutrition on PPDS labels · Ingredients list