Food labeling

Food labeling is information displayed on food packaging about its ingredients, nutritional content, identity, origin, and safe handling. Its required content and format vary by jurisdiction and product.

Ingredient list: A package statement naming the ingredients used to make a food, generally in descending order by weight. It discloses what a packaged food contains and how its formulation is presented.
Codex Alimentarius: A collection of international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Its standards provide a global reference point for food labeling rules.
Front-of-package nutrition labeling: A simplified nutrition summary displayed on the principal front-facing area of a food package. It presents selected nutrition information where purchasing decisions are often made.
Food advertising: The promotion of food products through paid or otherwise controlled messages. Packaging labels are regulated disclosures, while advertisements often emphasize selective selling points.
Nutrition labeling: The disclosure of nutrient and energy information on food products. Nutrition labeling is the part of food labeling most directly tied to dietary decisions.
Nutrition facts label: A standardized panel reporting selected nutrients and energy per stated serving or quantity of food. It turns measured nutrient content into a comparable package declaration.
Daily Value (nutrition label): A reference amount used to express how much a serving contributes to a recommended or regulatory daily nutrient intake. Percentage Daily Values translate nutrient quantities into a common reference.
Health claim: A statement linking a food or nutrient to a health-related condition or outcome. Health claims show how labels communicate relationships between foods and health under regulatory controls.
Food packaging: Materials and design used to contain, protect, transport, and present food. Labels are one informational layer within the broader package.
Food allergy: An immune-system reaction to particular food proteins that can range from mild to life-threatening. Clear allergen disclosure can help people avoid ingredients that trigger reactions.

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