# 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

* Calorie count laws (restaurants)
* Ingredients list
* Nutrition facts label
* [Name & address of manufacturer]
* [Date:]

### Nutritional rating systems

* Nutri-Score
* Traffic light rating system
* Health Star Rating System

### Veracity

* False advertising
* Health claims

### Food-handling materials

* Food safe symbol

### Specific foods

* Olive oil regulation and adulteration
* Food grading labels
* Instructions for Use
* Exp: Date

### Vegan

* "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, available worldwide
* "Sunflower symbol" by The Vegan Society, United Kingdom 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), Indian 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, available worldwide

### Farming practices

* Free range
* Grass fed beef
* Organic certification
* Sustainable agriculture
** UTZ Certified

### Religious certifications

* Halal (Islamic dietary laws)
* Kashrut (Kosher foods in Jewish law)

### 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

* Labeling of genetically modified food
* Produce traceability
* Standards of identity for food

### Preparation at site of consumption

* Shake well

### Pricing

* 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
* International Food Safety Network
* ISO 22000
* Shelf life dates ("Use by" and "Best before")
* Warning label
* Food Allergen Declaration FALCPA

## By region

* FAO GM Foods Platform
* Food Administration

### Asia
#### India

* Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

#### Thailand

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

### North America
#### Canada

* Food and Drugs Act
* Monsanto Canada Inc v Schmeiser

#### Mexico

* NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010

#### United 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
* 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
* 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".

#### United Kingdom

* Assize of Bread and Ale
* McLibel case
* The Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006

### Oceania

* Food Standards Australia New Zealand

#### New Zealand

* Food Act 1981

### South America
#### Chile

* Food Labelling and Advertising Law

#### Mexico

* Food labeling in Mexico