Reports
Code of Federal Regulations: Nutrition Labeling of Restaurant FoodsDHHS. FDA. Code of Federal Regulations.
See part 101.10 for information about nutrition labeling of restaurant foods. Describes circumstances in which restaurant foods need to be labeled.
Economics of Food Labeling (PDF | 203KB)USDA. Economic Research Service.
Focuses on the economic theory behind food labeling.
Do Food Labels Make a Difference? . . . Sometimes
USDA. Economic Research Service.
The economics behind food labeling provides insight into the dynamics of voluntary and mandatory food labeling and the influence labeling has on consumers' food choices. From November 2007 ERS Report.
Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols: Phase I Report (PDF | 314 KB)Institute of Medicine.
A review of current labeling systems and examination of strengths and limitations of nutrition criteria.