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List of food labeling regulations

For other uses, see Nutrition facts label.

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

A bar code label on a Fuji apple

Regulations by type

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Multi-faceted

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Ingredients and basic nutrition

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Nutritional rating systems

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Veracity

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Food-handling materials

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The wine glass and fork food safe symbol

Specific foods

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Vegan

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Vegetarian

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Farming practices

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Religious certifications

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Controversies

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Named geographic origin

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Genetic and commercial origin

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Preparation at site of consumption

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  • Shake well

Pricing

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Safety information

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By region

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Asia

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India

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Thailand

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

North America

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Canada

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Mexico

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United States

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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

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European Union

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  • 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

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Main article: United Kingdom food information regulations

Oceania

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New Zealand

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South America

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Chile

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See also

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References

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