List of food labeling regulations
The packaging and labeling of food is subject to regulation in most regions/jurisdictions, both to prevent false advertising and to promote food safety.
Regulations by type[]
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Multi-faceted[]
- Codex Alimentarius (international voluntary standard)
Ingredients and basic nutrition[]
- Calorie count laws (restaurants)
- Ingredients list
- Nutrition facts label
Veracity[]
- False advertising
- Health claims
Food-handling materials[]
The wine glass and fork food safe symbol.
- Food safe symbol
Specific foods[]
- Olive oil regulation and adulteration
- Food grading labels
Vegan[]
- "Certified Vegan" by Vegan Awareness Foundation trademark for vegan companies and organizations [1]
- "PETA-Approved Vegan" by PETA for vegan products (clothing and accessory companies), United States, available worldwide [2]
- "Sunflower symbol" by the Vegan Society, United Kingdom trademark for vegan food, available worldwide [3]
- "V-Label" by the European Vegetarian Union, Swiss trademark for vegan items (specified by product), available worldwide [4][5]
- "Biocyclic Vegan" by BNS Biocyclic Network Services Ltd., Cyprus, for vegan organic production (e.g. vegetable production without manure)[6]
Vegetarian[]
- "The green dot symbol" (Vegetarian mark), Indian requirement for food, available worldwide [7]
- "V-Label" by the European Vegetarian Union, Swiss trademark for vegan and vegetarian items (specified by product), available worldwide [4][5]
- "Vegetarian Society Approved" by the Vegetarian Society, United Kingdom, available worldwide [8][9]
Farming practices[]
- Free range
- Grass fed beef
- Organic certification
- Sustainable agriculture
- UTZ Certified
Religious certifications[]
- Halal (Islamic dietary laws)
- History of Brahmin diet
- Kashrut (Kosher foods in Jewish law)
Controversies[]
Named geographic origin[]
- Appellation
- Geographical indication
- Country of origin
- Protected Geographical Status (European Union)
- Appellation d'origine contrôlée (France)
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata (Italy)
Genetic and commercial origin[]
- Labeling of genetically modified food
- Produce traceability
- Standards of identity for food
Preparation at site of consumption[]
- Shake well
Pricing[]
- Pay what you want (PWYW)
- Pay what you can (PWYC)
- Dine and dash
- Maximum retail price (MRP)
Safety information[]
- Alcohol abuse
- Danger zone (food safety)
- Five-second rule
- Food allergy
- Food intolerance
- Food safety
- Food sampling
- Food spoilage
- International Food Safety Network
- ISO 22000
- Refrigerate after opening
- Shelf life dates ("Use by" and "Best before")
- Warning label
- Food Allergen Declaration FALCPA
By region[]
- FAO GM Foods Platform
- Food Administration
Asia[]
India[]
Thailand[]
- Phuket: "Yellow flag" for vegetarian food during ‘ngan kin jeh’ vegetarian festival
North America[]
Canada[]
- Food and Drugs Act
- Monsanto Canada Inc v Schmeiser
United States[]
- Acceptable Market Name
- Adulteration of Coffee Act 1718
- American Agricultural Law Association
- Dietary exposure assessments in the United States
- Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
- Early history of food regulation in the United States
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (US)
- FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- Federal Meat Inspection Act
- Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
- Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997
- Food libel laws
- Food Quality Protection Act
- Generally recognized as safe
- Global Food Security Act of 2009
- Kevin's Law
- Mandatory country-of-origin labeling of food sold in the United States
- Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- Public Law 114-214, regulating GMO food labeling
- Pure Food and Drug Act
- Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Standards of identity for food
- Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations
- United States v. Correll
- United States v. Ninety-Five Barrels Alleged Apple Cider Vinegar
Europe[]
United Kingdom[]
- Assize of Bread and Ale
- McLibel case
- United Kingdom food labeling regulations
- The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006 [1]
Oceania[]
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand
New Zealand[]
South America[]
Chile[]
See also[]
- Food and drink prohibitions
- Food safety
- Food security
References[]
- ^ "Certifying organization information". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "PETA-Approved Vegan". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Vegan Trademark "sunflower" trademark by Vegan Society". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Vegetarian Label by EVU". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Swissveg V-Label". Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ^ "About us". BIOCYCLIC VEGAN STANDARD. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- ^ "India's Vegetarian Mark". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Vegetarian Society Approved Website". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "VegSoc Approved". Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
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