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
- Calorie count laws
- Ingredients list
- Nutrition facts label
Veracity
- False advertising
- Health claims
Food-handling materials
- Food safe symbol
Specific foods
- Olive oil regulation and adulteration
- Food grading labels
Vegan
- "Certified Vegan" by Vegan Awareness Foundation trademark for vegan companies and organizations
- "PETA-Approved Vegan" by PETA for vegan products, 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, available worldwide
Vegetarian
- "The green dot symbol", Indian requirement for food, available worldwide
- "V-Label" by the European Vegetarian Union, Swiss trademark for vegan and vegetarian items, 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
- History of Brahmin diet
- Kashrut
Controversies
- Ag-gag
Named geographic origin
- Appellation
- Geographical indication
- Country of origin
- Protected Geographical Status
- Appellation d'origine contrôlée
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata
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
- Pay what you can
- Dine and dash
Safety information
- Alcohol abuse
- Danger zone
- 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
- Warning label
By region
- FAO GM Foods Platform
- Food Administration
Asia
India
- Agmark
- Vegetarian mark
Thailand
- Phuket: "Yellow flag" for vegetarian food during ‘ngan kin jeh’ vegetarian festival
North America
Canada
Chile
- Food labelling and advertising law