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Food Labeling
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief Guide to Meat and Dairy Labels and Their Relevance to Animal Welfare 
 This document provides definitions for terms found on meat and dairy product labels, such as certified organic, certified humane, free-range, cage-free, vegetarian-fed, grain-fed, hormone-free, and pasture-raised and grass-fed. Includes links to related material about egg carton labels. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/pubs/meat_and_dairy_labels.html Topics: Animals, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 30, 2006 Center for Food Safety: Irradiation
This policy document expresses concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation "to weaken labeling of irradiated foods." Provides an overview of food irradiation, and addresses concerns with irradiation destroying the vitamin content of foods and with food irradiation as a solution to foodborne illness outbreaks. From the Center for Food Safety, "a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization." http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/food_irrad.cfm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 25, 2008 Eco-Labels: The Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Labels
Explains environmental product labels such as "bird-friendly," "cruelty free," "fair trade certified," "certified organic," and "USDA Organic." Browse labels by name, logo design, product (such as food or personal hygiene), and other factors. Includes a glossary, periodic updates and reports, trivia questions, and other material related to product labeling. From Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. http://www.eco-labels.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 24, 2006 Food Irradiation: What is It?
Fact sheet about the "radiation of interest in food preservation [which] is ionizing radiation, also known as irradiation." Discussion topics include irradiation compared to pasteurization, regulation, the food irradiation process, approved uses and applications, and nutritional quality. From the Food Safety Project, Iowa State University Extension. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/irradiation/ Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 27, 2008 Food Labeling and Nutrition
This searchable site has information on how to read and understand the nutrition facts panel on food labels; articles on nutrition and health; industry labeling guidance, regulations, and compliance information; and legal requirements for health and nutrient content claims. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Law by Subject, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 19, 2009 Irradiated Food and Packaging
Background, consumer information, and updates about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of "the use of irradiation in the treatment of food and food packaging." Includes an August 2008 fact sheet about irradiation of iceberg lettuce and spinach, a food safety and irradiation FAQ, Federal Register documents, guidance and regulations, industry materials, and more. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/IrradiatedFoodPackaging/default.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Non-GMO Shopping Guide
Find out which foods, by brand, do or do not have genetically engineered ingredients, and which foods are currently being tested by the biotech industry in experimental trials. Offers alternatives to genetically engineered food and information about labeling. From the True Food Network and True Food Now, a project of the Genetic Engineering Action Network (GEAN). http://truefoodnow.org/genetically-engineered-foods/shoppers-guide/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Nutrient Content Claims
Compilation of documents concerning food label claims (such as free, zero, low, reduced, light, and lean) in reference to nutrient content such as calories, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and vitamins. Provides definitions and related rulings. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/LabelClaims/NutrientContentClaims/default.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jul 7, 2009 U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Veterinary Medicine: Pet Foods
"The FDA regulates that can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry. The FDA's regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal feeds." This site provides news releases, information about governing regulations, information for consumers (such as on interpreting pet food labels and selecting nutritious pet food), and links to related information. Searchable. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/PetFood/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Wheat Allergy Diet
This chart lists foods that are acceptable and not acceptable for consumption by people with allergies to wheat. Covers beverages, breads, cereals, desserts, and wheat-containing products from other food groups. Also includes wheat substitute measurements and a list of wheat terms to look for when reading food labels. From the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/allergy/wheat.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 29, 2005 |
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