D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-A1102

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 25-A1102 - FOOD LABELING REQUIREMENTS

1102.1

Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 C.F.R. § 101 - Food labeling, and 9 C.F.R. § 317 - Labeling, marking devices, and containers.

1102.2

Label information shall include:

(a) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement;

(b) If made from two (2) or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food;

(c) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents;

(d) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;

(e) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient;

(f) Except as exempted in the Federal Food Act (21 U.S.C. § 343(q)(3) - (5)) , nutrition labeling as specified in 21 C.F.R. § 101 - Food Labeling and 9 C.F.R. § 317 subpart B - Nutrition Labeling; and

(g) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin.

1102.3

Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the consumer:

(a) The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the food; or

(b) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified in §§ 1102.2(a), (b), and (e).

1102.4

Bulk, unpackaged foods such as bakery products and unpackaged foods that are portioned to consumer specification need not be labeled if:

(a) A health, nutrient content, or other claim is not made; and

(b) The food is manufactured or prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.

1102.5

If required by law, consumer warnings shall be provided and food establishments or manufacturers' dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-A1102

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012)

Authority: Sections 4 and 10 of An Act Relating to the adulteration of foods and drugs in the District of Columbia, approved February 17, 1898 (30 Stat. 246: D.C. Official Code §§ 48-104 and 48-110 (2009 Repl.)); Section 7 of An Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes (32 Stat.627: D.C. Official Code § 47-2834(a)(1), (a)(2), and (b) (2005 Repl.)); and Mayor's Order 2002-103, dated June 18, 2002 and Mayor's Order 98-139, dated August 20, 1998.