by Lauren Handel | Mar 24, 2023
“But my competitor says ‘X’ on its label. Why can’t I?” I often hear this right after I’ve told a client that ‘X’ is not allowed under FDA food labeling regulations. I have a standard response: “Do you see people driving 80 when the speed limit is 60?” The fact that...
by Lauren Handel | Feb 25, 2023
It started when I read Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I always had an interest in food as someone who loves to cook and eat. Reading that book made me see food as central to so many things I care about: the environment, social justice, animal welfare,...
by Lauren Handel | Jul 13, 2016
Entrepreneurs just getting started in the food industry are often shocked to learn how heavily regulated food labeling is. Here are the basics you need to know about the law pertaining to food labels. 1. Who regulates food labels in the US? At the federal level, food...
