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The packaging and labeling of
* Food safe symbol
Regulation 1151/2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs
article 3, accessed 27 June 2022
The packaging and labeling of food
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is subject to regulation in most regions/jurisdictions, both to prevent false advertising and to promote food safety.
Regulations by type
Multi-faceted
* Codex Alimentarius (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 SystemVeracity
* False advertising * Health claimsFood-handling materials
* Food safe symbol
Specific foods
* Olive oil regulation and adulteration * Food grading labels * Instructions for Use * Exp: DateVegan
* "Certified Vegan" by Vegan Awareness Foundation trademark for vegan companies and organizations * "PETA-Approved Vegan" by PETA for vegan products (clothing and accessory companies),United States
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, available worldwide
* "Sunflower symbol" by The Vegan Society, United Kingdom
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trademark for vegan food, available worldwide
* "V-Label" by the European Vegetarian Union, Swiss trademark 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)
Vegetarian
* "The green dot symbol" ( Vegetarian mark),India
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n requirement for food, available worldwide
* "V-Label" by the European Vegetarian Union, Swiss trademark for vegan and vegetarian items (specified by product), available worldwide
* "Vegetarian Society Approved" by the Vegetarian Society, United Kingdom
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, available worldwide
Farming practices
* Free range * Grass fed beef * Organic certification * Sustainable agriculture ** UTZ CertifiedReligious certifications
*Halal
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( Islamic dietary laws)
* 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-gagNamed 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 (France
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)
* 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 ...
(Italy
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)
Genetic and commercial origin
* Labeling of genetically modified food * Produce traceability * Standards of identity for foodPreparation at site of consumption
* Shake wellPricing
* 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
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
* Shelf life dates ("Use by" and "Best before")
* Warning label
* Food Allergen Declarationbr>FALCPABy region
* FAO GM Foods Platform * Food AdministrationAsia
India
* Food Safety and Standards Authority of IndiaThailand
* Phuket: "Yellow flag" for vegetarian food during ‘ngan kin jeh’ vegetarian festivalNorth America
Canada
* Food and Drugs Act * Monsanto Canada Inc v SchmeiserMexico
* NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010United 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 * Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (US) * FDA Food Safety Modernization Act *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
* 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
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* 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, 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-LexRegulation 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 200Oceania
* Food Standards Australia New ZealandNew Zealand
* Food Act 1981South America
Chile
* Food Labelling and Advertising LawMexico
* Food labeling in MexicoSee also
* Food and drink prohibitions * Food safety *Food security
Food security is the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, healthy Human food, food. The availability of food for people of any class, gender, ethnicity, or religion is another element of food protection. Simila ...
References
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