Food Labeling

Swedish Food Agency Consults on Guidance for New Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Rules (LIVSFS 2025:6)

The Swedish Food Agency is consulting until 28 May 2026 on draft Kontrollwiki guidance explaining how to comply with new Swedish rules on the composition and labelling of jam, jelly and marmalade under LIVSFS 2025:6, which take effect on 14 June 2026. Producers should plan recipe and label changes to meet higher minimum fruit content and updated fruit-content declarations while using the transition period for existing stock and monitoring the final guidance text for any refinements.

14 May 2026, 19:08livsmedelsverket.seSweden

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5084 Would Require Labelling of Cell‑Cultivated Food

New Jersey lawmakers have filed Assembly Bill A5084 for the 2026–2027 session to require that foods containing animal cell-cultivated ingredients carry a clear label or indication of that content. If this proposal advances, food manufacturers and retailers selling into New Jersey may need to add state-specific "cell-cultivated" disclosures on packaging, menus, and point-of-sale materials to remain compliant with emerging labelling rules.

13 May 2026, 11:48njleg.state.nj.usUnited States

Ukraine: Order No. 203 Tightens Dietary Supplement Composition and Health-Claim Rules (In Force 17 April 2026)

In April 2026 Ukraine’s Ministry of Health brought into force Order No. 203, tightening the compositional, labelling and health-claim rules for dietary supplements and for the addition of vitamins, minerals and certain other substances to foods. Manufacturers and importers of supplements and fortified foods now face clear upper limits for key nutrients, new bans and restrictions on certain ingredients and stricter marketing constraints, requiring prompt reviews of product formulas, labelling and claims for all products placed on the Ukrainian market.

13 May 2026, 09:20zakon.rada.gov.uaUkraine

South Korea MFDS Consults on Adding Chicken to Children’s Favourite Foods Under Special Act Enforcement Decree

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has launched a May 2026 consultation on a draft amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on Children’s Dietary Life Safety that would classify chicken as a ‘children’s favourite food’ subject to existing nutrition labelling and control requirements. If adopted, this would expand the scope of regulated children’s food products, so manufacturers and retailers selling chicken in Korea may need to review labelling, product formulation, and marketing practices to align with the tightened child-focused dietary safety regime.

11 May 2026, 11:34mfds.go.krSouth Korea

European Commission Issues Detailed Opinion on Belgian Draft Decree on Alcohol Advertising

In May 2026 the European Commission issued a detailed opinion on Belgium’s draft Royal Decree to tighten advertising rules and mandate prominent health warnings for alcoholic beverages. If adopted, this decree would significantly restrict how alcohol brands can market in Belgium, especially towards minors, so producers and advertisers should monitor the EU review outcome and prepare for changes to campaigns and materials.

9 May 2026, 19:06technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionBelgium

California Senate Refers AB 2779 on Food Date Labelling and Dietary Supplements to Rules Committee

California’s AB 2779, which would exclude federally defined dietary supplements from the state’s upcoming uniform food date labelling rules, has passed the Assembly and received its first reading in the Senate. If enacted before the regime starts in July 2026, most packaged foods sold in California will still need standardised “best if used by”/“use by” date terminology, but dietary supplement lines could avoid relabelling to meet those specific state date-marking requirements while companies track remaining legislative steps.

9 May 2026, 14:20leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

US Senate Introduces FAIR Labels Act on Cell-Cultivated and Plant-Based Protein Labelling

US lawmakers have introduced the FAIR Labels Act (S.4464) to create clear, harmonised federal labelling rules for cell-cultivated and plant-based alternative protein products under the main US meat, poultry, and food laws. If enacted, this would force alternative-protein and conventional meat producers to update product names and front-of-pack disclosures, shaping future go-to-market, branding, and compliance strategies in the US food market.

9 May 2026, 14:19govinfo.govUnited States

Delaware HB 396: House Amendment 1 Narrows Caffeine Disclosure Scope

On 5 May 2026, the Delaware House introduced an amendment to HB 396 that narrows a proposed caffeine-warning requirement for large retail food establishments in the state. If adopted, the amendment would sharply reduce which chains must add high-caffeine warnings to menus and delivery platforms, focusing obligations on brands with substantial Delaware footprints rather than global chains with only a few local outlets.

8 May 2026, 07:28legis.delaware.govUnited States

France Adopts Decree 2026-312 Updating Rules on Jams, Honey, Fruit Juices and Dehydrated Milk Products

France has adopted Decree 2026-312 to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1438 and overhaul national rules on the composition and labelling of jams, honey, fruit juices and certain dehydrated milk products, effective from 14 June 2026 with sell-through allowed for existing stock. This will require food manufacturers and importers to review recipes and packaging—particularly honey origin labelling and reduced-sugar fruit juice and jam claims—to ensure alignment with updated EU sector directives and horizontal food information rules.

8 May 2026, 06:41legifrance.gouv.frFrance

UK Parliament Updates Timetable for Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill

The UK Parliament has updated the timetable for the Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill, with the Commons second reading now shown as "date to be announced" and no firm debate date set. This delay tempers near term momentum for mandatory labelling of meat from animals killed without prior stunning, leaving food and retail businesses with more time but ongoing uncertainty about future labelling and reporting obligations.

8 May 2026, 06:41bills.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Parliament Introduces Food Labelling (Halal and Kosher Meat) Bill

In May 2026, a UK Private Members’ Bill was introduced to require compulsory labelling of halal and kosher meat and products containing such meat, signalling a potential new layer of information obligations for food products sold or served in the UK. If the Bill progresses and detailed provisions are published, food manufacturers, importers, and retailers handling these products may need to adapt labelling, traceability, and product information systems to demonstrate compliance and manage reputational and market-access risks.

8 May 2026, 06:32bills.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

US Congress Introduces FAIR Labels Act of 2026 on Cell-Cultivated and Plant-Based Protein Labelling

US lawmakers have introduced the FAIR Labels Act of 2026, a federal bill that would set uniform labelling and identity standards for cell-cultivated meat and poultry products and plant-based alternative proteins, by amending core US food and meat inspection statutes. If enacted, producers of these alternative protein products would face explicit federal labelling requirements distinguishing them from conventionally produced meat and poultry, reducing state-by-state variability but increasing the need for coordinated packaging and compliance strategies.

6 May 2026, 19:34congress.govUnited States

UK Parliament Introduces Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill

In the UK Parliament’s 2024–26 session a Private Members’ Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Bill has been introduced to protect domestic dairy farmers in trade negotiations and to impose origin labelling and fair‑dealing rules for dairy products. If progressed, this could create new obligations for retailers, processors and importers of dairy products on labelling, pricing practices and contractual terms in UK dairy supply chains.

6 May 2026, 07:52bills.parliament.ukUnited Kingdom

Japan CAA Publishes Survey Report on Food-Allergy Information in Restaurants and Prepared Meals

Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has released a detailed survey report showing persistent gaps and inconsistencies in how restaurants and prepared-meal providers disclose food-allergy information, especially for highly sensitive patients. Although it does not yet change legal requirements, the report strengthens the case for more standardised allergen information, clearer online and in-store disclosure, and better staff training across Japan’s out-of-home food sector, signalling potential future policy or guidance shifts for operators.

5 May 2026, 14:21caa.go.jpJapan

New York Senate Introduces Bill Requiring Major Allergen Labelling on Food Service Menus

New York has introduced Senate Bill S10116 to require restaurants and other food service establishments to clearly flag major food allergens on all physical and digital menus, backed by civil penalties once enacted. If passed, operators will need to standardise allergen information across in-house, takeaway and online ordering channels, strengthen menu data accuracy and staff training, and prepare for an implementation window of around six months after the law is signed.

5 May 2026, 07:23assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

CJEU Confirms Parallel Application of UCPD and Food Information Regulation in Pasta Origin Case (C‑301/25)

In April 2026 the EU Court of Justice confirmed that national authorities may apply both the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Food Information Regulation in parallel to misleading origin and marketing claims on food labels, finding the two regimes complementary rather than conflicting. This clarification increases enforcement exposure for food and retail brands across the EU, as misleading packaging and origin indications can attract UCPD-based sanctions in addition to specific food labelling penalties under Regulation 1169/2011, even where a separate sanctions regime for food information already exists.

5 May 2026, 06:46eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

California Assembly Advances AB 2779 To Exclude Dietary Supplements From Food Date Labelling Rules

California's AB 2779 has advanced to the Assembly Consent Calendar and would clarify that the state's July 2026 uniform food date labelling rules under Section 82001 of the Food and Agricultural Code do not apply to dietary supplements. Food manufacturers, processors, and retailers should continue preparing for the July 2026 transition to prescribed "best if used by"/"use by" terminology while monitoring AB 2779, as its adoption would narrow the SKUs in scope and ease labelling changes for supplement product lines.

4 May 2026, 20:04leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

France National Assembly Bill 2705 Proposes Mandatory “Fait Maison” Labelling and New Obligations for Out-of-Home Catering

In April 2026, France’s National Assembly received Bill 2705 to mandate clear “fait maison” labelling, create an “artisan restaurateur” status, require a pre-opening “permis d’entreprendre” training, and allow municipalities to cap new restaurant openings. This would tighten consumer transparency and regulatory expectations for restaurants and food-delivery platforms operating in France, signalling more prescriptive oversight of out-of-home catering models.

4 May 2026, 14:10assemblee-nationale.frFrance

EU Consolidates Fruit Jams Directive With 14 June 2027 Commission Review on Origin Labelling

EU has consolidated the Fruit Jams Directive, confirming a requirement for the European Commission to report by 14 June 2027 on the feasibility of origin labelling for jams, marmalades and related products. This review could lead to future changes in EU labelling rules for fruit preserves, so food manufacturers and brand owners should monitor the 2027 milestone and be prepared for potential origin-labelling proposals.

3 May 2026, 09:20eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Clarifies No Deadline for Vegan and Vegetarian Labelling Implementing Act and Prioritises Allergen Information Harmonisation

In April 2026, the European Commission clarified in an answer to Parliament that there is still no legal deadline or timetable for the implementing act on voluntary vegan and vegetarian labelling under the EU Food Information Regulation, while reiterating existing responsibilities on clear allergen labelling and cross-contamination control. Food manufacturers should not expect near-term harmonised EU rules for vegan and vegetarian claims, but should anticipate greater regulatory focus on consistent “may contain” allergen statements and enforcement of allergen risk management within food safety systems.

30 Apr 2026, 10:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union