Food labelling

Information about food labelling from many parts of the world is provided on this page. Use the right hand column of the page to see information intended for consumers, the food industry and governments. The information is also arranged by the purpose of the food label – nutrition, food safety, environment and social information. The information can also be searched by the source, that is, international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations.

Downloads Innovations in food labelling Source: FAO Download Nutrition labels and health claims: the global regulatory environment Source: WHO Download A qualitative assessment of standards and certification schemes applicable to aquaculture in the Asia–Pacific region Source: FAO Download Você sabe o que está comendo? Source: Brazil Download Consumer education manual Source: Brazil Download Misleading food labels Source: UNESCO Download Overview and Application of Food Labelling Source: Aus/NZ Download Food labelling guide by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Source: Australia Download NZFSA Labelling Guide companion to Food Standards Code by The New Zealand Food Safety Authority Source: New Zealand Download Websites Source Nutrition Education and Consumer Awareness FAO Food Safety and Quality FAO Food Safety and Quality: Public education, communication and information FAO International Network of Food Data Systems (INFOODS) FAO Human Nutrition FAO WHO Nutrition for Health and Development WHO FAO Nutritional Requirements FAO Labelling and certification in fisheries and aquaculture FAO Organic agriculture FAO What is behind an organic label? - FAO Organic Agriculture Working Group FAO Environmental and social standards: certification systems that add value FAO Quality and Origin FAO Food Standards Australia New Zealand Aus/NZ Health Canada - Nutrition Labelling Canada Nutrition labelling for consumers Hong Kong Nutrition Facts Label Programs and Materials USA United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (as expanded in 1999) UN WHO Nutrition for Health and Development WHO EuroFIR eSearch facility EuroFIR USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory USA

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