Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-5-67

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:257-5-67 - Food labels

(a) Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR, Part 101 - Food Labeling, and 9 CFR, Part 317 Labeling, Marking Devices, and Containers.

(b) Label information shall include:

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

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

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

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

(5) 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.

(6) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Section 403(q)(3)-(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR, Part 101 - Food Labeling and 9 CFR, Part 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling.

(7) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin 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 or astaxanthin.

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

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

(2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified under (b)(1), (2), (5), and (6) of this Section.

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

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

(2) There are no state or local laws requiring labeling; and;

(3) 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.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-5-67

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021