Scope of this guide
Includes an application note linked to official sources, not a completed regulatory review for every product category.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
United States: product dossier priorities
For the USA, distinguish FDA and USDA FSIS jurisdiction by product category. Verify that the Nutrition Facts panel, serving approach and allergen declaration use the same recipe version. Claims translated from Turkish or EU packaging receive a separate review for US presentation.
United States: sesame and agency scope
FDA identifies sesame as the ninth major food allergen, with the relevant requirements applying from 1 January 2023. An older eight-allergen checklist is therefore unsuitable for reviewing a US label. For tahini, sauces or compound ingredients containing sesame, compare supplier specifications with package wording. This review concerns FDA-regulated foods; establish USDA FSIS jurisdiction separately for meat, poultry and certain egg products. A correct nutrition panel does not by itself establish correct allergen disclosure or substantiate other product claims.
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.