An Overview of Food Labeling Laws, Regulations, and the Components of a Compliant Label
Rachel D. Spiegel
Partner
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
- Defining “labeling” and the “label”
- identifying the role of packaging, package inserts, websites and advertisements relative to the label and to labeling
- 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
- 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
- label requirements – contents, ingredients, allergens
- how to list label information posted on websites and advertisements
- How to avoid allegations of misrepresentation and misbranding