Topic-Specific Labeling Information
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Beer
- Guidance for Industry: Labeling of Certain Beers Subject to the Labeling Jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration December 2014
BSE (Mad Cow Disease)
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) (Includes background, consumer information, FDA Action Plan, industry information, latest actions)
Cultured Seafood Cells
- Request for Information: Labeling of Foods Comprised of or Containing Cultured Seafood Cells
- Food Made with Cultured Animal Cells
Eggs/Shell Eggs
- Temporary Policy Regarding Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Guidance for Industry: Refrigeration of Shell Eggs Held for Retail Distribution
- Eggs Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information
Food Allergens
Food Irradiation
- Final Rule: Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food November 2012
- Guidance for Industry: Implementation of Section 10809 of the Farm Security and Investment Act of 2002 Regarding the Petition Process to Request Approval of Labeling for Foods That Have Been Treated with Irradiation
- Proposed Rule: Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food April 2007
- Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making: Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food February 1999
"Fresh"
Gluten-Free
Honey
Juice
- Guidance for Industry: Ingredients Declared as Evaporated Cane Juice May 2016
- Final Rule: Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Juice January 2001
- Questions and Answers: Juice HAACP Regulation August 2001 (includes labeling questions)
Menu and Vending Machines
Milk
- Guidance for Industry: Ultrafiltered Milk in the Production of Standardized Cheeses and Related Cheese Products August 2017
- Proposed Rule: Ultrafiltered Milk in Cheeses and Related Cheese Products October 2005
- Interim Guidance: Voluntary Labeling of Milk and Milk Products that have not been treated with Recombinant Bovine Somatropin (59 FR 6279) February 1994
"Natural"
Novel Ingredients to Conventional Foods
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Concerns About Botanicals and Other Novel Ingredients in Conventional Foods (FDA Letter to Industry, FDA Talk Paper, warning letters)
Organic
Raw Fruits, Vegetables and Fish
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Food Labeling: Guidelines for Voluntary Nutrition Labeling of Raw Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish
- Correction Notice, 71 FR 47439 August 17, 2006
- Final Rule, 71 FR 42031 July 25, 2006
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Nutrition Information for Raw Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish - Downloadable/Printable Posters December 2007
Labeling of Foods Needing Refrigeration
Trans Fatty Acids
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Final Rule: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims, and Health Claims July 2003
- Guidance for Industry (Small Entity Compliance Guide): Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims, and Health Claims August 2003
- Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling: Consumer Research to Consider Nutrient Content and Health Claims and Possible Footnote or Disclosure Statements July 2003
Warning Statements
- Guidance for Industry (Small Entity Compliance Guide): Iron-Containing Supplements and Drugs (October 2003)
Whole Grains
Food Standards
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French Dressing: Proposed Rule: French Dressing; Proposed Revocation of a Standard of Identity (December 2020)
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Frozen Cherry Pie: Proposed Rule: Frozen Cherry Pie; Proposed Revocation of a Standard of Identity and a Standard of Quality December 2020
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Food Standards: Inventory of Temporary Marketing Permits Granted under 21 U.S.C. 341 for Definitions and Standards of Identity for Food April 2015
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Food Standards: Proposed Rule: General Principles and Food Standards Modernization May 2005
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Cheeses and Related Cheese Products: Proposed Rule: Use of Ultrafiltered Milk October 2005
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Frozen Desserts and Parmesan Cheese: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Standards of Identity for Frozen Desserts and Parmesan Cheese September 2005
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White Chocolate: Guidance for Industry (Small Entity Compliance Guide): Standard of Identity for White Chocolate July 2008
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Yogurt: Proposed Rule: Milk and Cream Products and Yogurt Products; Proposal to Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and to Amend the Standard for Yogurt January 2009