Other Nutrition/Food Content Labeling Resources

Format	Author(s)	Title / Description	Date added	Details
	Canadian Food Inspection Agency	2003 Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising Guide to labeling and advertising regulations, policies, and guidelines for foods and alcoholic beverages in Canada. Includes information on labeling requirements, advertising requirements, composition, quality, quantity, and origin claims, nutrition labeling, nutrient content claims, health-related claims, and requirements specific to a product. (more) Publication Year: 2003	Jan 3, 2003
	Ippolito, Pauline M., and Janis K. Pappalardo	Advertising Nutrition and Health Evidence from Food Advertising 1977-1997 An FTC Bureau of Economics Staff Report. The report examines the types of claims made in food advertising, with an emphasis on nutrition and health-related claims. There is also discussion on the relationship between regulation and advertising claims and on the economics of advertising. The report includes numerous charts and data tables. There are three appendices, entitled "Computerized Coding Instrument," "Selected Data Tables," and "FTC Food Advertising Cases". (more) Publication Month: September 2002	Nov 5, 2002
	Task Force on Consumer Health Information for Better Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration	Better Health Information for Better Nutrition This page provides information and related documents for FDA's Better Health Information for Better Nutrition initiative to combat obesity and make nutrition information available to consumers. (more)	Jul 15, 2003
	Sibbald, Barbara	Canada's Nutrition Labels: A New World Standard? Article on Canada's new nutrition labeling regulations. Publication Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2003	Jul 9, 2003
	Task Force on Consumer Health Information for Better Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration	Consumer Health Information for Better Nutrition Initiative: Task Force Final Report Report of this task force that was part of the Consumer Health Information for Better Nutrition Initiative. It includes the transmittal memorandum, an overview and executive summary of the situation and the work of the Task Force, and several attachments. Attachments include "Possible Regulatory Frameworks for Qualified Health Claims in the Labeling of Conventional Human Food and Dietary Supplements," "Guidance: Interim Evidence-Based Ranking System for Scientific Data," "Consumer Studies Research Agenda -- Improving Consumer Understanding and Product Competition on the Health Consequences of Dietary Choices," "Guidance: Interim Procedures for Qualified Health Claims in the Labeling of Conventional Human Food and Human Dietary Supplements," "?One-Year? Time Line for Qualified Health Claim Activities," "Task Force Membership," "Stakeholder Meetings Summary," and "Public Dockets Comments Summary". (more) Publication Date: Thursday, July 10, 2003	Jul 15, 2003
	Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration/Research Triangle Institute	Dietary Supplement Sales Database (DSPD) A survey conducted by Research Triangle Institute (RTI) under contract with FDA. The Access database contains labeling and catalogue information of approximately 3,000 dietary supplement products sold in the United States. The database includes information such as the product's name, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor, the product's ingredients, and claims about the product. Claims may be about the health benefits or nutrient content of the product or may be nutritional support statements. Thus, the database provides information on the range of products available for sale in the United States, where these products are sold, what they contain, and what claims are being made about these products. Also available are the final report of the project, which includes information on the procedures used and a description of the database, and a supplement to the final report, which includes detailed records from the data collection process. (more) Publication Month: October 1999	Aug 16, 2002
	Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration	Dietary Supplements/Food Labeling Electronic Newsletter (FDA-DSFL) Newsletter that addresses dietary supplements, food labeling and nutrition issues. Archives of past newsletters are available. (more)	Aug 7, 2002
	United Kingdom Food Standards Agency	Eatwell Website for consumers on such topics as food safety, food labels, nutrition, obesity and healthy weight, other health issues, and more. (more)	Oct 28, 2004
	Expert Panel on the Future of Food Biotechnology	Elements of Precaution: Recommendations for the Regulation of Food Biotechnology in Canada This report was prepared at the request of Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Environment Canada. It addresses the safety and regulation of genetically modified foods in Canada. Topics discussed include genetically modified foods and food production, the regulatory environment, potential effects on human health (including toxicants and allergens), nutrition, potential threats to animal health and welfare and food safety, and potential environmental risks. Regulatory issues such as the concept of substantial equivalence, the precautionary principle, risk assessment, and labeling policies are also addressed. (more) Publication Month: January 2001	Jun 9, 2003
	Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization	Enterobacter sakazakii and Salmonella in Powdered Infant Formula Advance pre-publication copy of the report of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Microbiological Risk Assessment on E. sakazakii and Salmonella in powdered infant formula. Includes an executive summary and appendices, including List of Background Papers, Data Received in Response to Call for Data, and Review of Risk Assessment Model. (more) Deadline: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Publication Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2006	May 11, 2006
	Food and Drug Administration	FDA Changes Labeling Requirement for Olestra Release announcing the changed label requirement for products containing olestra. Publication Date: Friday, August 1, 2003	Aug 4, 2003
	Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration	Food Labeling and Nutrition This FDA site addresses the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. It includes information on how to use food labels, consumer nutrition and health information, industry information, guidance, and regulations, health and nutrient content claims, and more. (more)	Aug 7, 2002
	Food and Drug Administration	Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Guidance Advance notice of proposed rulemaking, issued to solicit comments regarding the regulation of health claims and dietary guidance statements in the labeling of conventional foods and dietary supplements. The comment period has been extended. See 69 FR 3868, available through GPO Access. (more) Publication Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2003	Dec 4, 2003
	Food and Drug Administration	Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims, Expansion of the Nutrient Content Claim "Lean" Proposed rule regarding the use of the nutrient content claim "lean" on foods categorized as "mixed dishes not measurable with a cup". Includes discussion of costs and benefits of the proposed rule. (more) Deadline: Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Publication Date: Friday, November 25, 2005	Jan 9, 2006
	Food and Drug Administration	Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims, General Principles; Health Claims, General Requirements and Other Specific Requirements for Individual Health Claims; Reopening of the Comment Period Reopening of the comment period until July 6, 2004 and request for comments on specific topics related to this proposed rule first published in 60 FR 66206. (more) Publication Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2004	May 10, 2004
	Food and Drug Administration	Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Sodium Levels for the Term "Healthy" Final rule regarding the maximum sodium levels permitted in foods that bear the term "healthy." Includes discussion of comments received on the proposed rule, the regulatory impact analysis, and more. (more) Deadline: Friday, October 7, 2005 Publication Date: Thursday, September 29, 2005	Oct 7, 2005
	McGinnis, J. Michael; Gootman, Jennifer Appleton; Kraak, Vivica I., Eds.	Food Marketing to Children and Youth: Threat or Opportunity? Report and recommendations regarding food marketing to children and youth, the effects of marketing on diet and health, related public policy issues, and more. Appendices include "Literature Review," "Evidence Table Codebook," "Summary Evidence Table," "Children and Youth Marketing and Advertising Regulations and Guidelines in Selected Countries," and more. (more) Deadline: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Publication Year: 2006	Dec 14, 2005
	Leatherhead Food International	FoodlineWeb This site provides news and events related to the food and drink industries. It also hosts several databases containing bibliographic information, abstracts, market research, legislation, news, and reports. The news features are free, but use of the databases requires a subscription. Database coverage includes food additives legislation, food processing, microbiology, nutrition, shelf-life, biotechnology, hygiene, quality assurance, crisis management, novel products, market and sales data, and more. (more)	Oct 21, 2002
	Federal Trade Commission	FTC Issues Report on Nutrition and Health Claims in Advertising News release that summarizes an FTC Bureau of Economics report, "Advertising Nutrition & Health, Evidence from Food Advertising 1977-1997," by Pauline M. Ippolito and Janis K. Pappalardo. The report focuses on advertising claims related to nutrition and health, and there is a link to the report from the news release. (more) Publication Date: Thursday, October 31, 2002	Nov 5, 2002
	Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration	Guidance for Industry: A Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide Questions and answers regarding the labeling of dietary supplements, including coverage of such topics as statement of identity, net quantity of contents, nutrition labeling, ingredient labeling, claims, premarket notification of new dietary ingredients, and more. Appendices include "Daily Values for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age," "Daily Values for Infants, Children Less Than 4 Years of Age, and Pregnant of Lactating Women," "Nutrient Content Claims," "Authorized Health Claims," "Qualified Health Claims," and more. (more) Publication Month: April 2005	Apr 22, 2005
	Office of Regulatory Affairs, Food and Drug Administration	Guide to Nutrition Labeling and Education Act(NLEA) Requirements Information provided as assistance for reviewing food labels for compliance with new requirements for nutrition labeling and nutrient claims. Quick reference attached at the end. (more) Publication Month: August 1994	Oct 11, 2007
	Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, European Commission	Health & Nutrition Claims Information about proposed EU legislation related to nutrition and health claims. Deadline: Monday, August 15, 2005	Aug 15, 2005
		The Impact of the Low-Carb Craze on Attitudes About Eating and Weight Loss: A National Opinion Survey Conducted for The Partnership for Essential Nutrition: An Executive Summary Summary of findings from a telephone survey of Americans on opinions and dietary behaviors related to low-carbohydrate diets, low-carb claims on foods, and related weight management issues. (more)	Jun 23, 2004
	Executive Board, World Health Organization	Infant and Young Child Nutrition Recommended resolution for the 58th World Health Assembly regarding infant and young child nutrition, including issues related to the contamination of powdered infant formula with E. sakazakii and other microorganisms. The final resolution is now available. (more) Publication Date: Monday, January 24, 2005	Apr 5, 2005
	World Health Assembly (58th : 2005 : Geneva, Switzerland)	Infant and Young-child Nutrition Resolution regarding infant and young child nutrition, including issues related to the contamination of powdered infant formula with E. sakazakii and other microorganisms. (more) Publication Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2005	May 31, 2005
	European Advisory Services	The Introduction of Mandatory Nutrition Labelling in the European Union: Impact Assessment Undertaken for DG SANCO, European Commission Assessment of the potential impact of mandatory nutrition labeling for pre- packaged food products in the EU. Includes discussion of a survey of nutrition labeling in retail foods, potential impact on consumer health, costs to the European food industry, and impact on member state administrations. Appendices include "Economic Impact Assessment Questionnaire (English version)" and "Nutrition labelling company questionnaire breakdown by country with indication of food category and turnover". (more) Publication Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2004	Jun 7, 2005
	Variyam, Jayachandran N.	Nutrition Labeling in the Food-Away-From-Home Sector: An Economic Assessment Report that discusses the economics, costs, and benefits of a food-away-from-home nutrition labeling policy in the U.S. Publication Month: April 2005	May 4, 2005
	Health Canada	Nutrition Labelling Information on nutrition labelling in Canada. Includes information for the media, background information, access to regulations, consumer and educational resources, and summaries of related research. (more)	Jan 3, 2003
	Kuchler, Fred; Golan, Elise; Variyam, Jayachandran N.; Crutchfield, Stephen R.	Obesity Policy and the Law of Unintended Consequences Article that discusses potential intended, unintended, and likely effects of nutrition labeling at restaurants, a tax on snack food, and curtailing advertising, particularly to children, as policies to reduce overweight and obesity. (more) Publication Month: June 2005	Jun 1, 2005
	Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General, European Commission	Proposed Regulation on Health and Nutrition Claims: Myths and Misunderstandings Press release to set the record straight with regards to common misinterpretations by the press of the European Commission's proposed regulation on health and nutrition claims, adopted July 16, 2003. (more) Publication Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2003	Oct 7, 2003
	Gewertz, Ken	Putting Research Results on Food Labels: In Harvard Talk, FDA Head Mark B. McClellan Stresses Importance of Communicating Research This article discusses FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan's talk at the conference "Changing the American Diet: Imperatives and Opportunities." It discusses his views on the need for food labels to reflect research findings on the health benefits and dangers of foods. (more) Publication Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2003	Jul 2, 2003
	Food and Drug Administration	Regulatory Impact Analysis of the Proposed Rules to Amend the Food Labeling Regulations The FDA's regulatory impact analysis of proposed rules to amend the food labeling regulations in response to the 1990 amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Includes background information, discussion of the purpose of the regulatory impact analysis, a description of the proposed action, discussion of market failure, an economic impact analysis, discussion of options considered, and a discussion of international impacts. Numerous tables are included with supporting data. (more) Publication Date: Wednesday, November 27, 1991	Oct 23, 2002
	Xyris Software	Xyris Software Australian company that produces the Foodworks software tools for nutrition labeling, nutrition assessment, and nutrition education. The website includes information on their products and services. (more) Deadline: Wednesday, December 14, 2005	Dec 14, 2005

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