Food Labels

Regulating Junk Food Marketing

Regulating Junk Food Marketing

Scholars critique the scarcity of regulation surrounding food marketing to children.

Cleaning Up “Clean” Food Labeling

Cleaning Up “Clean” Food Labeling

Scholars propose avenues to improving the regulation of clean food labels.

Are Food Regulators Stepping up to the Plate?

Are Food Regulators Stepping up to the Plate?

In this week’s Saturday Seminar, we collect scholarship discussing quality and safety issues within U.S. food regulation.

Disclosing Gluten in Food

Disclosing Gluten in Food

Pending federal legislation would improve food information for consumers with gluten sensitivity.

Are Vegan “Butter” and “Meat” Labels Protected as Free Speech?

Are Vegan “Butter” and “Meat” Labels Protected as Free Speech?

U.S. courts seem to recognize plant-based companies’ constitutional right to use meat and dairy advertising terms.

Having a Happy, Humane Thanksgiving Dinner?

Having a Happy, Humane Thanksgiving Dinner?

Facing a host of turkey products, ethically conscious consumers should research which kind of labels truly reveal humane practices.

Putting a Label on Farm Animal Welfare

Putting a Label on Farm Animal Welfare

Scholar argues that inconsistent animal welfare labeling practices harm consumers.

The Newest Label Coming to a Grocery Store Near You

The Newest Label Coming to a Grocery Store Near You

Starting in 2022, food producers will be required to label genetically engineered foods.

Improving Front-of-Package Food Health Labeling

Improving Front-of-Package Food Health Labeling

Food regulators in the United States should adopt smarter front-of-package labeling to encourage healthier eating.

Got Soy Beverage?

Got Soy Beverage?

Plant-based milk producers may soon no longer be able to put “milk” on their labels.

FDA’s Authority to Regulate Off-Label Promotion

FDA’s Authority to Regulate Off-Label Promotion

Expert argues that federal law gives regulator authority to restrict unauthorized drug uses.

Time to Get Graphic with Cigarette Labels?

Time to Get Graphic with Cigarette Labels?

FDA is years behind in its statutory mandate to put graphic warnings on cigarette labels.