Wednesday, March 18, 15Image credits:http://garciniacambogiabyras.com/images/natural-logo.pnghttps://luckettfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/non-gmo.pnghttp://www.ams.usda.gov/images/tm/bwseal.gifhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Free_Range_Studios_logo.png
Modified Nutritional Logo from wikipedia
Wednesday, March 18, 15Image Credit: http://veganoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/ChickensInBatteryCageslg.jpg
Harvey W. WileyFather of the FDA & Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906
Wednesday, March 18, 15* No limits on quality of food, no detailed list of ingredients.* Honey was diluted with glucose syrup; olive oil was made with cottonseed; and "soothing syrups" given to babies were laced with morphine.* The Poison Squad -- eat steadily increasing amounts of each additive
Reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Washington_Wileyhttp://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/History/CentennialofFDA/HarveyW.Wiley/
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Dr. David Kessler -- FDA CommissionerNutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) - 1990
Wednesday, March 18, 15PUP - The principal display panel
FDA Commissioner: Dr. David KesslerNutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) - 1990
Reference & Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Aaron_Kesslerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_labelhttp://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/UCM265446.pdf
1994-2015 2015+Wednesday, March 18, 15Important things are larger: Calories, servings.DV is closerVit D & Potassium called out -- public healthAdded sugars!!!
Major American food associations have opposed the label change, indicating "lack of merit" and "no preponderance of evidence" to justify the inclusion of sugar added in the new label.
Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_label
2000-2008 Nutrition Labeling: ~24% violationshttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08597.pdf
1994-2015 2015+Wednesday, March 18, 15Important things are larger: Calories, servings.DV is closerVit D & Potassium called out -- public healthAdded sugars!!!
Major American food associations have opposed the label change, indicating "lack of merit" and "no preponderance of evidence" to justify the inclusion of sugar added in the new label.
Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_label
2000-2008 Nutrition Labeling: ~24% violationshttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08597.pdf
1994-2015 2015+Wednesday, March 18, 15Important things are larger: Calories, servings.DV is closerVit D & Potassium called out -- public healthAdded sugars!!!
Major American food associations have opposed the label change, indicating "lack of merit" and "no preponderance of evidence" to justify the inclusion of sugar added in the new label.
Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_label
2000-2008 Nutrition Labeling: ~24% violationshttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08597.pdf
1994-2015 2015+Wednesday, March 18, 15Important things are larger: Calories, servings.DV is closerVit D & Potassium called out -- public healthAdded sugars!!!
Major American food associations have opposed the label change, indicating "lack of merit" and "no preponderance of evidence" to justify the inclusion of sugar added in the new label.
Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_label
2000-2008 Nutrition Labeling: ~24% violationshttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08597.pdf
1994-2015 2015+Wednesday, March 18, 15Important things are larger: Calories, servings.DV is closerVit D & Potassium called out -- public healthAdded sugars!!!
Major American food associations have opposed the label change, indicating "lack of merit" and "no preponderance of evidence" to justify the inclusion of sugar added in the new label.
Image Credit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition_facts_label
2000-2008 Nutrition Labeling: ~24% violationshttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08597.pdf
Grass Fed
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * Grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the animal* with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. * diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass, forbs , browse, or cereal crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. * Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts * must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season.
Better for you: less fat, unlikely to be from the US, eco-friendly
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateN&page=GrassFedMarketingClaims
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Grass Fed
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * Grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the animal* with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. * diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass, forbs , browse, or cereal crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. * Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts * must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season.
Better for you: less fat, unlikely to be from the US, eco-friendly
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateN&page=GrassFedMarketingClaims
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Grass Fed
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * Grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the animal* with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. * diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass, forbs , browse, or cereal crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. * Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts * must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season.
Better for you: less fat, unlikely to be from the US, eco-friendly
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateN&page=GrassFedMarketingClaims
Image Credit:http://stupideasypaleo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/grass-fed-beef.jpghttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/USDA-logo.gif
Grass Fed
USDA: milk, then 99% grass and forage
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * Grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the animal* with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. * diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass, forbs , browse, or cereal crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. * Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts * must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season.
Better for you: less fat, unlikely to be from the US, eco-friendly
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateN&page=GrassFedMarketingClaims
Image Credit:http://stupideasypaleo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/grass-fed-beef.jpghttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/USDA-logo.gif
Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA” From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
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Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA” From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg/1000px-Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg.pnghttp://bluewallpaperhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/natural-cheetos.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA” From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg/1000px-Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg.pnghttp://bluewallpaperhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/natural-cheetos.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
FDA: Nothing really
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA” From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth. That said, FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7d/Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg/1000px-Food_and_Drug_Administration_logo.svg.pnghttp://bluewallpaperhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/natural-cheetos.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * meat, poultry, and egg products labeled as “natural” * minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients * the natural label does not include any standards regarding farm practices * only applies to processing of meat and egg products
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://brucebradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hormelnaturalchoice.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * meat, poultry, and egg products labeled as “natural” * minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients * the natural label does not include any standards regarding farm practices * only applies to processing of meat and egg products
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://brucebradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hormelnaturalchoice.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * meat, poultry, and egg products labeled as “natural” * minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients * the natural label does not include any standards regarding farm practices * only applies to processing of meat and egg products
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://brucebradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hormelnaturalchoice.jpg
Natural or All-Natural
USDA: minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients.
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: * meat, poultry, and egg products labeled as “natural” * minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients * the natural label does not include any standards regarding farm practices * only applies to processing of meat and egg products
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/transparency/basics/ucm214868.htm
Image Credit:http://brucebradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/hormelnaturalchoice.jpg
Pasture Raised
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: “Due to the number of variables involved in pasture-raised agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a federal definition for pasture-raised products.”
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumers
Image Credit:http://www.humaneitarian.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Applecheek-veal-calves1.jpg
Pasture Raised
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: “Due to the number of variables involved in pasture-raised agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a federal definition for pasture-raised products.”
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumers
Image Credit:http://www.humaneitarian.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Applecheek-veal-calves1.jpg
Pasture Raised
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: “Due to the number of variables involved in pasture-raised agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a federal definition for pasture-raised products.”
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumers
Image Credit:http://www.humaneitarian.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Applecheek-veal-calves1.jpg
Pasture Raised
USDA: Nope!
Wednesday, March 18, 15USDA: “Due to the number of variables involved in pasture-raised agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a federal definition for pasture-raised products.”
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumers
Image Credit:http://www.humaneitarian.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Applecheek-veal-calves1.jpg
Free-range
Wednesday, March 18, 15aka Pasture Raised (but only applies to poultry)
* flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or area * unlimited access to food, fresh water, * continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle* outdoor area may or may not be fenced and/or covered with netting-like material
Reference:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms
Image Credit:http://www.genesis.com.au/media/wysiwyg/Free_Range_Chickens.jpg
Free-range
Wednesday, March 18, 15aka Pasture Raised (but only applies to poultry)
* flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or area * unlimited access to food, fresh water, * continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle* outdoor area may or may not be fenced and/or covered with netting-like material
Reference:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms
Image Credit:http://www.genesis.com.au/media/wysiwyg/Free_Range_Chickens.jpg
Free-range
Wednesday, March 18, 15aka Pasture Raised (but only applies to poultry)
* flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or area * unlimited access to food, fresh water, * continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle* outdoor area may or may not be fenced and/or covered with netting-like material
Reference:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms
Image Credit:http://www.genesis.com.au/media/wysiwyg/Free_Range_Chickens.jpg
Free-range
USDA: Shelter with access to the outside
Wednesday, March 18, 15aka Pasture Raised (but only applies to poultry)
* flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or area * unlimited access to food, fresh water, * continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle* outdoor area may or may not be fenced and/or covered with netting-like material
Reference:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms
Image Credit:http://www.genesis.com.au/media/wysiwyg/Free_Range_Chickens.jpg
Cage Free
Wednesday, March 18, 15* flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area * unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle.* no outside access.
Cage Free vs Free Range:The USDA regulations do not specify the quality or size of the outside range nor the duration of time an animal must have access to the outside
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_range
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Cage Free
Wednesday, March 18, 15* flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area * unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle.* no outside access.
Cage Free vs Free Range:The USDA regulations do not specify the quality or size of the outside range nor the duration of time an animal must have access to the outside
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_range
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Cage Free
Wednesday, March 18, 15* flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area * unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle.* no outside access.
Cage Free vs Free Range:The USDA regulations do not specify the quality or size of the outside range nor the duration of time an animal must have access to the outside
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_range
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Cage Free
USDA: Free movement inside shelter
Wednesday, March 18, 15* flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area * unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle.* no outside access.
Cage Free vs Free Range:The USDA regulations do not specify the quality or size of the outside range nor the duration of time an animal must have access to the outside
Reference:http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPConsumers&description=Consumershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_range
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Fresh
Wednesday, March 18, 15Kessler: 24,000 gallons of Citrus Hill orange juice seized because although made from concentrate, it was labeled "fresh".
FDA: “The term "fresh," when used on the label or in labeling of a food in a manner that suggests or implies that the food is unprocessed, means that the food is in its raw state and has not been frozen or subjected to any form of thermal processing or any other form of preservation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.”
Exceptions: milk, wax, pesticides, etc.
Reference:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=101.95
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Fresh
Wednesday, March 18, 15Kessler: 24,000 gallons of Citrus Hill orange juice seized because although made from concentrate, it was labeled "fresh".
FDA: “The term "fresh," when used on the label or in labeling of a food in a manner that suggests or implies that the food is unprocessed, means that the food is in its raw state and has not been frozen or subjected to any form of thermal processing or any other form of preservation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.”
Exceptions: milk, wax, pesticides, etc.
Reference:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=101.95
Image Credit:http://www.tidalcreek.coop/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fresh-juiceHealthy-drink.jpg
Fresh
Wednesday, March 18, 15Kessler: 24,000 gallons of Citrus Hill orange juice seized because although made from concentrate, it was labeled "fresh".
FDA: “The term "fresh," when used on the label or in labeling of a food in a manner that suggests or implies that the food is unprocessed, means that the food is in its raw state and has not been frozen or subjected to any form of thermal processing or any other form of preservation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.”
Exceptions: milk, wax, pesticides, etc.
Reference:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=101.95
Image Credit:http://www.tidalcreek.coop/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fresh-juiceHealthy-drink.jpg
Fresh
FDA: not heated, frozen, etc.
Wednesday, March 18, 15Kessler: 24,000 gallons of Citrus Hill orange juice seized because although made from concentrate, it was labeled "fresh".
FDA: “The term "fresh," when used on the label or in labeling of a food in a manner that suggests or implies that the food is unprocessed, means that the food is in its raw state and has not been frozen or subjected to any form of thermal processing or any other form of preservation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.”
Exceptions: milk, wax, pesticides, etc.
Reference:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=101.95
Image Credit:http://www.tidalcreek.coop/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fresh-juiceHealthy-drink.jpg
Whole Grains
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA: “Cereal grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, whose principal anatomical components – the starchy endosperm, germ and bran – are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact caryopsis – should be considered a whole grain food.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/98fr/06d-0066-gdl0001.pdf
Image Reference:http://wholegrainscouncil.org/
Whole Grains
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA: “Cereal grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, whose principal anatomical components – the starchy endosperm, germ and bran – are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact caryopsis – should be considered a whole grain food.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/98fr/06d-0066-gdl0001.pdf
Image Reference:http://wholegrainscouncil.org/
Whole Grains
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA: “Cereal grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, whose principal anatomical components – the starchy endosperm, germ and bran – are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact caryopsis – should be considered a whole grain food.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/98fr/06d-0066-gdl0001.pdf
Image Reference:http://wholegrainscouncil.org/
Whole Grains
FDA: Cereal grains in complete form.
Wednesday, March 18, 15FDA: “Cereal grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, whose principal anatomical components – the starchy endosperm, germ and bran – are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact caryopsis – should be considered a whole grain food.”
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/98fr/06d-0066-gdl0001.pdf
Image Reference:http://wholegrainscouncil.org/
GMO/GM Free
Wednesday, March 18, 152001: Voluntary Labeling Guidelines
Free:There is potential for the term "free" in a claim for absence of bioengineering to be inaccurate. Consumers assume that "free" of bioengineered material means that "zero" bioengineered material is present
Most, if not all, cultivated food crops have been genetically modified.
Modification:* adding, deleting, or changing hereditary traits, irrespective of the methods.* single mutation that affects one gene* major alterations of genetic material that affect many genes.
Organisms:The term "GMO free" may be misleading on most foods, because most foods do not contain organisms
Be more specific:* "We do not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology;"* "These tomatoes were genetically engineered to improve texture."
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm059098.htm
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GMO/GM Free
Wednesday, March 18, 152001: Voluntary Labeling Guidelines
Free:There is potential for the term "free" in a claim for absence of bioengineering to be inaccurate. Consumers assume that "free" of bioengineered material means that "zero" bioengineered material is present
Most, if not all, cultivated food crops have been genetically modified.
Modification:* adding, deleting, or changing hereditary traits, irrespective of the methods.* single mutation that affects one gene* major alterations of genetic material that affect many genes.
Organisms:The term "GMO free" may be misleading on most foods, because most foods do not contain organisms
Be more specific:* "We do not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology;"* "These tomatoes were genetically engineered to improve texture."
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm059098.htm
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GMO/GM Free
Wednesday, March 18, 152001: Voluntary Labeling Guidelines
Free:There is potential for the term "free" in a claim for absence of bioengineering to be inaccurate. Consumers assume that "free" of bioengineered material means that "zero" bioengineered material is present
Most, if not all, cultivated food crops have been genetically modified.
Modification:* adding, deleting, or changing hereditary traits, irrespective of the methods.* single mutation that affects one gene* major alterations of genetic material that affect many genes.
Organisms:The term "GMO free" may be misleading on most foods, because most foods do not contain organisms
Be more specific:* "We do not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology;"* "These tomatoes were genetically engineered to improve texture."
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm059098.htm
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GMO/GM Free
FDA: Voluntary labeling, unless dangerous(ly) misleading
Wednesday, March 18, 152001: Voluntary Labeling Guidelines
Free:There is potential for the term "free" in a claim for absence of bioengineering to be inaccurate. Consumers assume that "free" of bioengineered material means that "zero" bioengineered material is present
Most, if not all, cultivated food crops have been genetically modified.
Modification:* adding, deleting, or changing hereditary traits, irrespective of the methods.* single mutation that affects one gene* major alterations of genetic material that affect many genes.
Organisms:The term "GMO free" may be misleading on most foods, because most foods do not contain organisms
Be more specific:* "We do not use ingredients that were produced using biotechnology;"* "These tomatoes were genetically engineered to improve texture."
Reference:http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm059098.htm
Image Credit:http://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Revised-Seal-copy.jpg
Organic
Wednesday, March 18, 15100% for seal, otherwise 95% for term.
Title 21 of the 1990 Farm BillFederal Regs 7 CFR Part 205,
Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
30,000 on-site inspections per year by certifying agents to monitor compliance with USDA organic standards
Residue testing program to verify that prohibited pesticides aren’t being applied to organic cropsRobust compliance and enforcement activities
Reference:http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food#Legal_definition
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Organic
Wednesday, March 18, 15100% for seal, otherwise 95% for term.
Title 21 of the 1990 Farm BillFederal Regs 7 CFR Part 205,
Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
30,000 on-site inspections per year by certifying agents to monitor compliance with USDA organic standards
Residue testing program to verify that prohibited pesticides aren’t being applied to organic cropsRobust compliance and enforcement activities
Reference:http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food#Legal_definition
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Organic
Wednesday, March 18, 15100% for seal, otherwise 95% for term.
Title 21 of the 1990 Farm BillFederal Regs 7 CFR Part 205,
Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
30,000 on-site inspections per year by certifying agents to monitor compliance with USDA organic standards
Residue testing program to verify that prohibited pesticides aren’t being applied to organic cropsRobust compliance and enforcement activities
Reference:http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food#Legal_definition
Image Credit:http://www.ams.usda.gov/images/tm/bwseal.gif
Organic
USDA: very strict
Wednesday, March 18, 15100% for seal, otherwise 95% for term.
Title 21 of the 1990 Farm BillFederal Regs 7 CFR Part 205,
Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation.
30,000 on-site inspections per year by certifying agents to monitor compliance with USDA organic standards
Residue testing program to verify that prohibited pesticides aren’t being applied to organic cropsRobust compliance and enforcement activities
Reference:http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food#Legal_definition
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