The vast majority of food items recently tested by trading standards complied with rules on accurate calorie labelling.

Oxfordshire County Council's trading standards team tested 15 popular items from outlets across the county.

Salads, sandwiches, and pizzas were among the foods assessed, with 13 of the samples found to have accurate labelling.

Councillor Dr Nathan Ley, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for public health, inequalities, and community safety, said: "The trading standards team has an exceptionally wide remit, but at its heart is helping to ensure customers are confident about the products they are purchasing, especially when it can have an impact on their health and wellbeing.

“This is just one small example of the team doing just that."

To be compliant, the actual calorific content should be within 20 per cent of the claimed amount.

Two items were found to have inaccurate labelling, and the team, along with other local authorities, is working with both businesses to resolve the issues.

Jody Kerman, head of trading standards at Oxfordshire County Council, said: "While the sample size on this occasion was relatively small, consumers should feel reassured about the high levels of compliance with this important requirement.

"Calorie labelling, whether on menus or on food packaging, is used by many to help make choices about the food they eat and they must have trust in the accuracy of these claims."