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          Food LabelingFood Labeling

  Browse resources about Nutrition Facts labels, organic food labeling, animal welfare certifications, and food labeling laws.

  Food Labels
    
    Food Quality Labels
        

          
            Find information on USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service food quality labels, including grade shields and value-added labels.Bioengineered (BE) Disclosure
        

          
            Find USDA standards and definitions for bioengineered foods, or foods that contain detectable genetic material that has been modified through certain lab techniques and cannot be created through conventional breeding or found in nature.Food Labeling Laws and Guidance**Legislation:**
Agriculture Marketing Act
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
Federal Alcohol Administration Act
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
Meat Inspection Act
Poultry and Poultry Products Inspection Act**USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service:**
Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book
Labeling/Label Approval**HHS. Food and Drug Administration:**
Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide
Food Ingredient & Packaging Terms
Guidance for Industry: Evidence-Based Review System for the Scientific Evaluation of Health Claims
Guidance for Industry: Food Labeling Guide
Labeling & Nutrition Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information**Additional Resources:**
Labeling Resources - United States Department of Treasury. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
Food Labeling Information & Resources - National Agricultural Law Center.
Food for Profit: Food Labels - Penn State Extension Service.
Nutrition Analysis Companies - Cornell University.
Healthy Food Policy Project - Vermont Law School. Center for Agriculture and Food Systems.
      
              Food Labeling & Nutrition
              HHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Find labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments, including:
Food Allergies
Gluten-Free Labeling
Menu and Vending Machines Labeling Requirements


      Food Product Dating
              USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.


      Label Claims for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements
              HHS. Food and Drug Administration.


      Labels Unwrapped
              Vermont Law School. Center for Agriculture and Food Systems.

  Nutrition Facts Labels
    
    **The New Nutrition Facts Label***(Also in Spanish/Español)*
Learn about the Nutrition Facts label's refreshed design and updated information from the Food and Drug Administration. Resources include:
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label *(Also in Spanish/Español)*
Interactive Nutrition Facts Label *(Also in Spanish/Españ​​​​​​​ol)*
Read the Label Youth Outreach MaterialsView a summary of the recent changes to the Nutrition Facts label, including bold calories and updated nutrient listings, serving sizes, and daily values.
      
              Industry Resources on the Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
              HHS. Food and Drug Administration.


      “Behind the Label” with FDA: Information for Educators on the Updated Nutrition Facts Label
              HHS. Food and Drug Administration.


      The New Nutrition Facts Panel
              PennState Extension.Nutrition Facts Laws and Guidance**Industry Resources on the Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label** - HHS, Food and Drug Administration.
**Food Ingredient & Packaging Terms**- HHS, Food and Drug Administration.
**Food Labeling and Nutrition** - HHS, Food and Drug Administration.
**Food Labeling Information & Resources** - National Agricultural Law Center.

  Organic Food Labels
    
    Organic Food Certification
        

          
            Learn about Labeling Organic Products to meet the requirements of USDA's National Organic Program.
      
              The Organic Seal
              USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.


      Understanding the USDA Organic Label
              USDA. Agricultural Marketing Service.


      Organic on Food Labels
              HHS. Food and Drug Administration.

  Animal Welfare and Food Labels
    
    Animal Welfare Audit and Certification Programs
    
    *USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC).*
Some food labels include information on participation in animal welfare programs and how the animals were raised. AWIC provides resources on animal husbandry guidelines, animal welfare audit overviews, and humane certification programs.

    Get Animal Welfare Resources
      
              Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms
    
    *USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).*
FSIS is the agency responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and accuracy in labeling of meat and poultry products. They provide a glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms.

    Read the Labeling Glossary
      
              A Consumer's Guide to Food Labels and Animal Welfare
    
    *Animal Welfare Institute.*
Many food labels can be confusing and misleading. This guide provides definitions and animal welfare implications for some of the most commonly used labels on dairy, egg, meat, and poultry products, including labels used when farmers participate in certification programs.

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      Agricultural Law Information Partnership
    Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC)
    Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
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