Serving size: "missing digits" error is too strict: allow entering dash to express missing data

[aleene]

What

When I want to specify that a product does not mention a portion/serving size, I would like to enter a dash (-). Thius now results in an error.

Steps to reproduce the behaviour

Just enter a dash ("-") in the field and save

Expected behavior

No error

Why

Entering missing data is also data

Type of device

• Browser: Safari

Number of products impacted

Many

[jusdekiwi]

That would be a cool feature! Same as for the fibers in the NT.

[CharlesNepote]

In the serving size isn't it? Seems to be quite rare for me. Can you give few examples to be sure?

In the meantime, you can use Folksonomy Engine to do so, but I guess it would be better to allow dash in the Serving size field.

[October-Food-Facts]

Can we get this standard for quantities too? Many products don't specify an amount, a weight – not being required by law in a number of cases.

[jusdekiwi]

In the serving size isn't it? Seems to be quite rare for me. Can you give few examples to be sure?

In the meantime, you can use Folksonomy Engine to do so, but I guess it would be better to allow dash in the Serving size field.

You mean you don't often see products without a serving size? seems to happen >50% of the time for me

[aleene]

Examples:

• https://world.openfoodfacts.org/product/20615079/hazelnut-cinnamon-biscuits-favorina
• https://nl.openfoodfacts.org/product/8711521917679/chiazaad-your-organic-nature
• https://nl.openfoodfacts.org/product/8711521923144/pecannoten-ekoplaza