Links: Advertising Law & Nutrition
Federal Law
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301 (1938)
- Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-535 (1990)
- Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, Public Law 103-417 (1994)
- Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)
- Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by commission (FTC Act), 15 U.S. § 45
- Dissemination of false advertisements (FTC Act), 15 U.S.C. § 52
- Additional definitions (False Advertisement, Food, Drug, Device, Cosmetic) (FTC Act), 15 U.S.C. § 55
- Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), 21 U.S.C §§ 601-695
- Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA), 21 U.S.C §§ 451-472
- Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA), 21 U.S.C. §§ 1031-1056
- Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), 7 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1907 (Focused On Slaughter)(1958)
- 28-Hour Law, 49 U.S.C. 80502 (Focused on Animal Transport)(1973)
- Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2131 (Excludes Animals Used for "Food or Fiber") (1966)
- Organic Foods Production Act, 7 U.S.C. 6501 (1990)
- Food Safety Modernization Act (2011)
- Long List of Federal and State Cases involving Food Labeling (Nat. Agricultural Law Center)
State Law (New York)
- New York General Business Law § 350 (False advertising unlawful)
- New York General Business Law § 350-a (False advertising)
- New York General Business Law § 349 (Deceptive acts and practices unlawful)
- New York Animal Cruelty Statutes
- Direct Marketing of Livestock and Poultry (a resource guide)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Enforcement Policy Statement on Food Advertising (1994)
- FTC Policy Statement Regarding Advertising Substantiation (1984)
- FTC Policy Statement on Deception (1984)
- Advertising Substantiation Principles
- FTC: Dietary Supplement Advertising Guide
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Understand the Nutrition Facts Label
- Labeling & Nutrition Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information
- Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
- Food Ingredients and Packaging
- Dietary Supplements
- Guidance for Substantiation of Advertising Claims on Supplements
- Dietary Supplements: Structure/Function Claims (Gov. Study)
- Q & A's Relating to Health Claims in Dietary Supplements
- Compliance and Enforcement (Food)
- What does the FDA Approve?
United States Dietary Guidelines
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2000
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1995
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1985
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1980
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA & FSIS)
- Recalls and Public Health Alerts
- Foodborne Illness and Disease
- Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms
- National Organic Program
- What is Organic? (Brief Standards)
- Organic Livestock Requirements
- Guidelines for Organic Certification of Poultry
- The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances ("Organic)
- FSIS Directives, Notices, and Guidelines
- Federal Register and Rulemaking
- Petitions for Regulatory Change
- 2019 Labeling Guideline for Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
- 2020 FSIS Compliance Guideline For Label Approval
- Making a Freedom of Information (FOIA) Request
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Nutrition, Advertising Law & Animal Law
- NutritionFacts.Org by Dr. Michael Greger, physician
- Nutrient Content Claims by FDAreader.com
- WHO Report Linking Red Meat and Processed Meat to Cancer
- Harvard University: The Nutrition Source
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (eatright.org)
- Agricultural Law Glossary
- Brooks Animal Law Digest (U.S. Edition)
- Truth-in-Advertising Website
- Food Protection and Defense Institute
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