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Food Labeling and Nutrition

Internet URL

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html  

Sponsoring Agency

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Description

These FDA Food Labeling web pages address the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary.

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Review Date

4/25/2007