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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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Scientists propose label to help people avoid Listeria infection

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

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...

Doug Wheeler: One label, one standard

Uniform food labeling could reduce costs and simplify compliance nationwide. The post Doug Wheeler: One label, one standard appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Ele...

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...

New labeling law for poke at supermarkets starts July 1

Starting July 1, a new labeling law will go into effect in Hawaii that requires supermarkets to include the country of origin of prepared raw fish on labels, providing consumers wi...

What should parents look out for on food pouch labels?

Check the traffic-light system and the sugar content per 100g. Even products labelled as ‘organic’ or with pictures of fruit on the front can be loaded with sugar. Parents should...

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...

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

California makes food labels less stupid

California is finally doing something about the tiny fridge panic caused by "sell by," "best by," "use by," and whatever other cryptic prophecy your yogurt cup is trying to deliver...

'Fresh Paneer' to 'vegan': FSSAI issues notices to multiple brands over misleading claims

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several brands, including 'Heritage Fresh Paneer', for misleading claims on their packaging. The authority is cracking down on...

WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits

The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.

Packaging mistake that can trigger FSSAI recall

A food product can sail through every laboratory test a manufacturer runs and still get pulled off shelves within weeks of launch not because anything inside the packet was wrong b...

NAFDAC Urges Nigerians to Read Food Labels Before Buying Packaged Foods

NAFDAC has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging Nigerians to pay closer attention to food labels before purchasing packaged products.