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

Multi-faceted

Codex Alimentarius (international voluntary standard)

Ingredients and basic nutrition

Veracity

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 ^[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]

Vegetarian

"The green dot symbol" (Vegetarian mark), Indian requirement for food, available worldwide ^[6]
"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 ^[7] ^[8]

Farming practices

Religious certifications

Controversies

Ag-gag

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

Preparation at site of consumption

Shake well

Pricing

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

By region

Asia

India

Thailand

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

North America

Canada

United States

Europe

Regulation (EU) 1169/2011

United Kingdom

Oceania

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

New Zealand

Food Act 1981

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.
1 2 "Vegetarian Label by EVU". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
1 2 "Swissveg V-Label". Retrieved 29 September 2015.
↑ "India's Vegetarian Mark". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
↑ "Vegetarian Society Approved Website". Retrieved 20 September 2015.
↑ "VegSoc Approved". Retrieved 29 September 2015.

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