A chain of stores selling erotic products in Norway were surprised to find that their edible items were in breach of the country's food labelling guidelines.

The shops, which sell saucy gifts including penis pasta, candy cuffs and chocolate body paint, found that they were being subject to a surprise inspection at one of their premises by the Norwegian food safety authority, who make sure consumers have healthy and safe food.

After the visit it was discovered that several products were violating food labelling regulations, reports tabloid paper VG.

Kjersti Antonsen, a sexual adviser in the store, said: "We were a bit surprised to have the food safety authority on inspection. Food is not really our core product.

However, he added: "Products containing food must be marked with a Norwegian label, listing all ingredients. We have panties, bras, handcuffs and suspender belts made out of candy."

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