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Codex Moves to Adopt Standardized Precautionary Allergen Labeling, Kicks UPFs Can Down the Road

During the 49th Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL49), guidelines on risk-based precautionary allergen labeling, labeling for multipack foods, and emergency flex...

Survey Reveals How U.S. Consumers Use Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels

Commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and published at a time when FDA is considering a federally standardized FOP nutrition labeling scheme, the survey...

This confusing food label is being banned in California

For years, consumers have been confused trying to figure out the difference between certain food labels.

Honey Sold in EU Must Now Carry Countries of Origin on Label

New EU labeling regulations for honey went into effect on June 14, introducing strengthened requirements for country-of-origin declarations.

Codex Adopts Internationally Harmonized Precautionary Allergen Labeling at CAC49

Other standards adopted during the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), taking place July 6–10 in Geneva, Switzerland, relate to controlling Salmonella and Ca...

Danish Researchers Propose Voluntary Labeling Scheme for Listeria-Stabilized RTE Foods

The label claim “STABILIZED” would indicate that a ready-to-eat (RTE) product had been formulated or processed to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth. The researchers advocate fo...

More consumers checking nutrition labels for protein

Shoppers are increasingly looking for a broader range of information in labels beyond just ingredients to avoid, according to the International Food Information Council.

AKA Foods launches AKA Label Studio food labelling tool for FDA EU UK markets

AKA Foods launched AKA Label Studio a free food labelling tool that produces compliant labels for the US FDA and Europe EU UK markets The product is available immediately at no cha...

Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard for “May Contain” Allergen Labels

International food safety experts adopt new science-based guidance to improve the reliability of "may contain" allergen warnings. The post Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard...

New York Legislature Sends Uniform Food Date Labeling Bill to Governor for Signature

Codex adopts standards on chicken meat and allergen labeling

Guidelines related to Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken meat and Listeria monocytogenes in certain foods have been approved at the latest meeting of a global food standards s...

Scientists propose label to help people avoid Listeria infection

Plus Irish agencies report on revised EU Listeria rules now in force

From Caffeine To 'Healthy' Labeling, FDA Sets Year-End Agenda For US Food Supply

TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the food supply issues it seeks to tackle by year’s end. The FDA’s Human Food Program aims to pre...

NAFDAC Flags-Off ‘Read the Food Label’ Campaign to Empower Consumers

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged off the ‘Read the Food Label’ campaign to empower consumers to make...

Allergen Bureau to Update VITAL Online, Reflecting Latest International Guidance

The VITAL Program and VITAL Online identify allergens that require labeling consideration, whether due to intentional inclusion or cross-contact. The update includes changes to tre...

FDA Human Foods Program Updates 2026 Guidance Agenda to Include ‘Healthy’ Claim, Caffeine Labeling

The guidance agenda lists topics that the program is considering for possible guidance documents or revisions to existing guidance documents, spanning Food Chemical Safety, Dietary...

FSSAI targets misleading ads as brands race to sell ‘healthy’ food

India's food regulator, FSSAI, is cracking down on misleading health claims on food and supplement labels. Products marketed as "natural," "healthy," or "no added sugar" are under...

FDA adds caffeine labeling to regulatory priority list

The disclosure comes after Celsius and other energy drink manufacturers face mounting scrutiny for allegedly failing to disclose health risks to consumers.

When Does The Name Cross the Health Claim Line?

The FDA is allowing pet food manufacturers to be creative with their product names.

FSSAI cracks down on misleading brand names and claims

The food regulator has issued notices to the players stating that they are in violation of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006

Complete Disclosure UNTIL it Becomes Pet Food

Federal laws require label disclosure of condemned animal material up until the material becomes a pet food.

Codex agrees to adopt new norms on PAL use

The Codex Alimentarius Commission agreed to adopt new international guidelines on the use of precautionary allergen labelling PAL marking an important step towards making may conta...

Natural vs. Artificial Ingredients in Baking: What Food Manufacturers and Consumers Need to Know

Sprinkles may seem like a minor decorative detail on a birthday cake or holiday cookie, but they sit at the intersection of several fast-moving regulatory concerns: the phaseout of...

California law first in country to address date labels

California has become the first state to standardize sell-by dates on food labels.The law was touted as a way to decrease food waste in the state, but it has obvious ramifications...