Food Technology Magazine | Applied Science
Decoding Novel Food Labeling Challenges
In this column, the author describes the current state of federal regulations and guidance on the labeling of novel foods and ingredients and outlines how state laws impact the marketing and labeling of novel foods and ingredients.
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Novel foods and ingredients are entering the food supply faster than at any time in living memory. Among the many problems that accompany this influx is the question of how to label these products. This includes asking what they should be called in the ingredient list, what is appropriate on the primary display panel, and what additional information consumers may want or need.
The idea of using the common and usual name for foods and ingredients that are inherently uncommon or unusual is problema…
