truth in labeling
No misleading claims
Truth in labeling refers to the principle—and often the legal requirement—that product labels accurately represent what's inside.
The concept applies to ingredients, nutritional content, country of origin, and marketing claims.
The FDA enforces truth in labeling for food products.
Figuratively, it can describe any expectation of honest representation: His campaign promises failed the most basic truth in labeling standards.
- transparencyState of being see-through
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- nutritional factsDietary information on packaging
- ingredient listEnumerated recipe components
- ingredientsParts of a mixture
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- product labelsingredient list, nutrition facts, expiration date, ingredients list, brand name
- seed regulationpurity tests, germination rates, quality standards, seed samples, genetic purity
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Dishonest promotional claims
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