When did the labeling requirements of the FALCPA become effective for packaged foods sold in the United States?
All packaged foods regulated by FDA under the FD&C Act that are labeled on or after January 1, 2006, must comply with FALCPA’s food allergen labeling requirements. • F4. Are flavors, colors, and incidental additives subject to FALCPA labeling requirements? Answer: Yes. FALCPA labeling requirements apply to foods that are made with any ingredient, including flavorings, colorings, or incidental additives (e.g., processing aids), that is or contains a major food allergen. • F5. Do retail and foodservice establishments have to comply with FALCPA’s labeling requirements? Answer: FALCPA’s labeling requirements extend to foods packaged by a retail or foodservice establishment that are offered for human consumption. However, FALCPA’s labeling requirements do not apply to foods provided by a retail food establishment that are placed in a wrapper or container in response to a consumer’s order – such as the paper or box used to convey a sandwich that has been prepared in response to a consumer’s
