Tag: Ingredient disclosure

According to the Environmental Working Group, the term "natural flavor" can hide a mixture of up to 100 chemicals. This lack of transparency leads many consumers to question whether companies are legally obligated to disclose the specific components that make up these proprietary flavor blends.

According to the FDA, supplement and nutrition labels operate under different regulatory frameworks. The main difference between the facts panel of a supplement and of a food lies in the regulatory basis, which governs everything from ingredient disclosure to health claims and the use of proprietary blends.

Did you know that no single law requires a list of all ingredients for every product category? A complex web of federal regulations, like the FD&C Act and FPLA, determines **what law requires products to include a list of all ingredients**, depending on whether it's food, cosmetics, or another consumer item.

In 2021, food recalls in the U.S. saw nearly half (48%) caused by undeclared allergens, a serious risk to consumer health. This data underscores a critical reality: attempting to sell products without listing ingredients is not only a dangerous gamble but is also illegal in most cases, exposing businesses to severe legal and financial repercussions.