An Overview of Food Labeling Laws, Regulations, and the Components of a Compliant Label
Alan Pryor
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
Meredith Quinn Olearchik
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Campbell Soup Co
- Defining “labeling” and the “label”
- Identifying the relationship of packaging, websites, and advertisements to the label and to labeling
- Examining Country of Origin labeling regulated by Customs and Border Patrol
- FTC’s voluntary “Made in USA” claims
- A summary of applicable laws and regulations applicable to food labeling and labels
- 21 CFR parts 100-199
- FDCA Chapter IV
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966
- FDA’s Uniform Compliance Date
- Nutrition Labeling and Education Act
- Identifying the FDA’s responsibility for food labeling and labels
- Understanding the USDA ‘s role in food labeling and labels
- The scope of authority of FSIS and AMS
- Labels approved under the prior label approval system vs. the generic label approval
- Defining the product “label”
- Front-of-pack, information panel, package insert
- FDA’s Front-of-Pack labeling proposal
- Label requirements – statements of identity (standards of identity and common or usual names), net quantity of contents, ingredients, allergens, organic health claims, and nutrient content claims
- How to list label information posted on websites and advertisements
- Nutrition Facts Label
- Percent daily value classifications
- Serving size revisions
- Sugar and fat content information
- Nutrient updates
- How to avoid allegations of misrepresentation and misbranding