List_of_food_labeling_regulations

List of food labeling regulations

List of food labeling regulations

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The packaging and labeling of food is subject to regulation in most regions/jurisdictions, both to prevent false advertising and to promote food safety.

For other uses, see Nutrition facts label.
A bar code label on a Fuji apple

Regulations by type

Multi-faceted

Ingredients and basic nutrition

Nutritional rating systems

Veracity

Food-handling materials

The wine glass and fork food safe symbol

Specific foods

Vegan

Vegetarian

Farming practices

Religious certifications

Controversies

Named geographic origin

Genetic and commercial origin

Preparation at site of consumption

  • Shake well

Pricing

Safety information

By region

Asia

India

Thailand

  • Phuket: "Yellow flag" for vegetarian food during ‘ngan kin jeh’ vegetarian festival

North America

Canada

Mexico

United States

Main articles: Early history of food regulation in the United States and Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Europe

European Union

  • Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products
  • Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
  • Regulation 1151/2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: defines "labelling" as "any words, particulars, trade marks, brand name, pictorial matter or symbol relating to a foodstuff and placed on any packaging, document, notice, label, ring or collar accompanying or referring to such foodstuff".[10]

United Kingdom

Main article: United Kingdom food information regulations

Oceania

New Zealand

South America

Chile

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Certifying organization information". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  2. [2]
    "PETA-Approved Vegan". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  3. [3]
    "The Vegan Trademark". Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Vegetarian Label by EVU". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  5. [5]
    "Swissveg V-Label". Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  6. [6]
    "About us". BIOCYCLIC VEGAN STANDARD. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  7. [7]
    "India's Vegetarian Mark". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  8. [8]
    "Vegetarian Society Approved Website". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  9. [9]
    "VegSoc Approved". Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  10. [10]
    EUR-Lex, Regulation 1151/2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs, article 3, accessed 27 June 2022
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