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A
bar code label on a
Fuji apple
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
Ingredients and basic nutrition
Nutritional rating systems
Veracity
Food-handling materials
The wine glass and fork
food safe symbol
Specific foods
Vegan
Vegetarian
Farming practices
Religious certifications
Controversies
Named geographic origin
Genetic and commercial origin
Preparation at site of consumption
Pricing
Safety information
By region
Asia
India
Thailand
Phuket: "Yellow flag" for vegetarian food during ‘ngan kin jeh’ vegetarian festival
North America
Canada
Mexico
United States
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".
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United Kingdom
Oceania
New Zealand
South America
Chile
See also
References
Label construction Content Use
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