Food Information Reference Links;

Food and Nutritional Labeling

1. FDA- Food Labeling Overview. A Fact Sheet on the various aspects of food labeling.
   
   
2. USDA-Food Labeling – A USDA Fact Sheet on Food Labeling.
   
   
3. USDA- Code Dating. – A USDA Fact Sheet on code dating of foods.
   
   
4. Food Labeling Guide – FDA information.
   
   
5. Nutrient DataBase- From the USDA.
   
   
6. Nutritional Claims- Claims can be made for Conventional foods and dietary supplements.
   
   
7. Guidance for Industry on Health Claims- FDA information.
   
   
8. Food Labeling and Nutrition-Information for Industry- from FDA.
   
   
9. Information about Food Allergies – from FDA.
   
   
10. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 – From FDA.
    
    
11. National Organic Program – From AMS/USDA.
    
    
12. National Organic Program –Program Standards – From AMS/USDA.
    
    
13. What “Organically Grown” means- From EPA.
    
    
14. Nutritional Labeling of Food - 21CFR Part 101.9(j).
    
    
15. Small Business Food Labeling Exemption – From FDA.
    
    
16. Mandatory Labeling Requirements. Checklist of mandatory requirements for food labels.