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packaging and labeling Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of designing, evaluating, and producing packages. Packaging can be described as a co ...

food Food is any substance consumed by an organism for Nutrient, nutritional support. Food is usually of plant, animal, or Fungus, fungal origin and contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, protein (nutrient), proteins, vitamins, ...

is subject to regulation in most regions/jurisdictions, both to prevent false advertising and to promote

food safety Food safety (or food hygiene) is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, food processing, preparation, and food storage, storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. The occurrence of two or more cases of a simi ...

Regulations by type

Multi-faceted

Codex Alimentarius The is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations relating to f ...

(international voluntary standard)

Ingredients and basic nutrition

* Calorie count laws (restaurants) * Ingredients list * Nutrition facts label * ame & address of manufacturer* ate:

Nutritional rating systems

* Nutri-Score * Traffic light rating system * Health Star Rating System

Veracity

* False advertising * Health claims

Food-handling materials

* Food safe symbol

Specific foods

* Olive oil regulation and adulteration *

Food grading Food grading involves the inspection, assessment and sorting of various foods regarding quality, freshness, legal conformity and market value.Saravacos, George D.; Maroulis, Zacharias B. (2011''Food Process Engineering Operations'' CRC Press ...

labels * Instructions for Use * Exp: Date

Vegan

* "Certified Vegan" by Vegan Awareness Foundation

trademark A trademark (also written trade mark or trade-mark) is a form of intellectual property that consists of a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination that identifies a Good (economics and accounting), product or Service (economics), service f ...

for vegan companies and organizations * "PETA-Approved Vegan" by PETA for vegan products (clothing and accessory companies),

United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...

, available worldwide * "Sunflower symbol" by

The Vegan Society The Vegan Society is a registered charity and the oldest vegan organization in the world, founded in the United Kingdom in 1944 by Donald Watson, Elsie Shrigley, George Henderson and his wife Fay Henderson among others. History In Novembe ...

United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...

for vegan food, available worldwide * "V-Label" by the

European Vegetarian Union The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) is a non-profit, non-governmental umbrella organisation for vegan and vegetarian societies and groups in Europe. The union works in the areas of vegetarianism, nutrition, health, consumer protection, climat ...

Swiss Swiss most commonly refers to: * the adjectival form of Switzerland * Swiss people Swiss may also refer to: Places * Swiss, Missouri * Swiss, North Carolina * Swiss, West Virginia * Swiss, Wisconsin Other uses * Swiss Café, an old café located ...

for vegan items (specified by product), available worldwide *"Biocyclic Vegan" by BNS Biocyclic Network Services Ltd., Cyprus, for vegan organic production (e.g. vegetable production without

manure Manure is organic matter that is used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure. Manures contribute to the fertility of soil by adding organic matter and nut ...

)

Vegetarian

* "The green dot symbol" (

Vegetarian mark Multiple symbols have been developed to represent lacto-vegetarianism and veganism. Several are used on food packaging and labeling, packaging, including voluntary labels such as The Vegan Society trademark or the European Vegetarian Union, V-Label ...

India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...

n requirement for food, available worldwide * "V-Label" by the

for vegan and vegetarian items (specified by product), available worldwide * "Vegetarian Society Approved" by the

Vegetarian Society The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom (VSUK) is a British Registered charity in England, registered charity. It campaigns for dietary changes, licenses Vegetarian Society Approved trademarks for Vegetarianism, vegetarian and Veganism, v ...

, available worldwide

Farming practices

* Free range * Grass fed beef * Organic certification *

Sustainable agriculture Sustainable agriculture is agriculture, farming in sustainability, sustainable ways meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. It can be based on an ...

** UTZ Certified

Religious certifications

Halal ''Halal'' (; ) is an Arabic word that translates to in English. Although the term ''halal'' is often associated with Islamic dietary laws, particularly meat that is slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, it also governs ethical practices ...

(

Islamic dietary laws Islamic dietary laws are laws that Muslims follow in their diet. Islamic jurisprudence specifies which foods are halal () and which are haram (). The dietary laws are found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as well as in hadith, collections ...

) *

Kashrut (also or , ) is a set of Food and drink prohibitions, dietary laws dealing with the foods that Jewish people are permitted to eat and how those foods must be prepared according to halakha, Jewish law. Food that may be consumed is deemed ko ...

( Kosher foods in Jewish law)

Controversies

* Ag-gag

Named geographic origin

Appellation An appellation is a legally defined and protected geographical indication used to identify where the ingredients of a food or beverage originated, most often used for the origin of wine grapes. Restrictions other than geographical boundaries, s ...

* Geographical indication * Country of origin * Protected Geographical Status (European Union) *

Appellation d'origine contrôlée In France, the ''appellation d'origine contrôlée'' (, ; abbr. AOC ) is a label that identifies an agricultural product whose stages of production and processing are carried out in a defined geographical area – the ''terroir'' – and using ...

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France France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlan ...

) *

Denominazione di Origine Controllata The following four classification of wine, classifications of wine constitute the Italy, Italian system of labelling and legally protecting Italian wine: * ''Denominazione di origine'' (DO, rarely used; ; 'designation of origin'); * ''Indicazione ...

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Italy Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe, Western Europe. It consists of Italian Peninsula, a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land b ...

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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 Pay what you can (PWYC) is a non-profit or for-profit business model A business model describes how a Company, business organization creates, delivers, and captures value creation, value,''Business Model Generation'', Alexander Osterwalder, Yv ...

(PWYC) * Dine and dash * Maximum retail price (MRP)

Safety information

* Alcohol abuse * Danger zone (food safety) * Five-second rule *

Food allergy A food allergy is an abnormal immune system, immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include pruritus, itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathi ...

* Food intolerance *

Food safety Food safety (or food hygiene) is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, food processing, preparation, and food storage, storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. The occurrence of two or more cases of a simi ...

* Food sampling *

Food spoilage Food spoilage is the process whereby food becomes unsuitable to ingest by a person; it is a matter of food safety. Bacteria and various fungi are the causes of spoilage, and can create serious consequences for consumers, but there are preventive ...

* International Food Safety Network *

ISO 22000 ISO 22000 is a food safety management system by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which is outcome focused, providing requirements for any organization in the food industry with objective to help to improve overall perform ...

* Shelf life dates ("Use by" and "Best before") * Warning label * Food Allergen Declarationbr>FALCPA

By region

* FAO GM Foods Platform * Food Administration

Asia

India

* Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Thailand

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

North America

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (abbreviated as FFDCA, FDCA, or FD&C) is a set of laws passed by the United States Congress in 1938 giving authority to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the food safety ...

* 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 Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is a United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts under the conditions of its intended use. An ingredient with a GRAS d ...

* 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 The s:Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, also known as the Wiley Act and Harvey Washington Wiley, Dr. Wiley's Law, was the first of a series of significant consumer protection laws enacted by the United States Con ...

* 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

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 A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that distinguishes one seller's goods or service from those of other sellers. Brands are used in business, marketing, and advertising for recognition and, importantly, to create and ...

, 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".EUR-Lex
Regulation 1151/2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs
article 3, accessed 27 June 2022

United Kingdom

* Assize of Bread and Ale * McLibel case * The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 200

Oceania

* Food Standards Australia New Zealand

New Zealand

* Food Act 1981

South America

Chile

* Food Labelling and Advertising Law

Mexico

* Food labeling in Mexico

References

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Regulations by type

Multi-faceted

Ingredients and basic nutrition

Nutritional rating systems

Veracity

Food-handling materials

Specific foods

Vegan

Vegetarian

Farming practices

Religious certifications

Controversies

Named geographic origin

Genetic and commercial origin

Preparation at site of consumption

Pricing

Safety information

By region

Asia

India

Thailand

North America

Canada

Mexico

United States

Europe

European Union

United Kingdom

Oceania

New Zealand

South America

Chile

Mexico

See also

References