Food Regulation Is Changing. Stay Ahead.
FoodLex provides regulatory-ready food intelligence that helps organizations interpret food labelling, ingredient, allergen, and additive rules across markets and anticipate what's coming next.
FoodLex is a paid, annual regulatory intelligence service used by compliance and risk teams to monitor food labelling requirements and anticipate regulatory change across markets.
Jurisdiction-aware regulatory intelligence
Millions of food products analyzed
Continuous monitoring of US, EU, and global regulations
What Happens If You Don't Track This
Forced relabelling across markets due to regulatory divergence
Product recalls triggered by additive or allergen non-compliance
Export delays caused by mismatched disclosures
Retail delistings following compliance audits
Reputational and legal exposure from avoidable regulatory gaps
Why 2025–2028 Is a Turning Point
The regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly. Organizations that track these changes now will have a significant advantage over those that wait.
Multiple jurisdictions updating food labelling rules simultaneously
Expansion from allergens into additives and processing scrutiny
Increasing US state-level divergence from federal standards
Rise of digital disclosures (QR codes) increasing enforcement risk
Waiting increases risk. The volume and complexity of regulatory change means manual tracking is no longer viable for multi-market organizations.
Why This Matters Now
Regulations Expanding 2026–2028
Major regulatory changes are accelerating globally. New additive restrictions, front-of-pack labeling mandates, and sustainability disclosures will reshape compliance requirements across all major markets.
Additives, Allergens & FOP Labels
Titanium dioxide banned in EU. Red Dye No. 3 banned in California by 2027. Front-of-pack nutrition symbols mandatory in Canada from 2026. The landscape is fragmenting faster than internal teams can track.
Increasing Divergence Across Markets
US states are breaking from federal standards. Post-Brexit UK is diverging from EU norms. What's permitted in one jurisdiction is banned in another. Complexity is accelerating faster than internal teams can track.
The Cost of Inaction
Manual regulatory tracking creates systemic risk across your portfolio.
Forced Relabelling
Emergency reformulation and label redesign costs average $50,000–$200,000 per SKU when regulations change without warning. Multiply across your portfolio.
Product Recalls & Retail Delistings
Non-compliant products face immediate removal from shelves. Retailers de-list brands that create compliance risk. Lost distribution is nearly impossible to recover.
Export Delays & Reputational Damage
Shipments held at customs. Market entry blocked. Brand reputation damaged when compliance failures become public. The cost compounds across markets.
Live Intelligence Preview
A quick look at the type of regulatory data FoodLex monitors in real-time across global jurisdictions.
| INGREDIENT | JURISDICTION | STATUS | INTELLIGENCE NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium Dioxide (E171) | Global | CRITICAL | Banned in EU, permitted in US. Reformulation required for export. |
| Red Dye No. 3 | USA (State) | HIGH RISK | Banned in CA (2027), permitted Federally. Supply chain fragmentation. |
| Potassium Bromate | India/UK | RESTRICTED | Banned in UK/EU/India, common in US baking. Export blocker. |
Sample data. Actual intelligence covers 1,500+ additives, allergens, and processing aids across 50+ jurisdictions.
Global Food Regulation Monitor
Informational only. Not legal advice. Consult qualified regulatory counsel for compliance decisions.
United States
Authority: FDA + State-Level Regulations
- •FDA oversees federal food safety and labeling standards
- •State-level divergence increasing (California vs Federal requirements)
- •Prop 65 warnings required for specific ingredients in California
- •FSMA enforcement creating stricter preventive controls
- •Growing state-by-state additive restrictions (e.g., Red Dye No. 3 ban in CA by 2027)
Capability Highlights
Regulatory Intelligence
Ingredient-to-regulation mapping across 50+ jurisdictions. Each additive, allergen, and processing aid classified as Allowed, Warning, or Restricted based on current enforcement.
Sensitivity Risk
Beyond the 9 major allergens. Trace contamination analysis, cross-contact scenarios, and processing-level risk assessment for facilities handling multiple product lines.
Portfolio Analysis
Batch upload your SKUs with ingredient declarations. Receive Red/Amber/Green risk scoring for each product across target markets. Identify exposure before it becomes crisis.
Regulatory Foresight
Monitoring proposed legislation from 2026-2028. Track bills through committee, public comment periods, and implementation timelines. Never be surprised by regulatory change.
Why Organizations Engage FoodLex Now
Regulatory requirements are expanding across multiple markets simultaneously (US, EU, states)
Internal compliance teams are not staffed to continuously track global changes
FoodLex already tracks, structures, and interprets these changes at scale
Who We Work With
FoodLex is designed for:
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Food & Beverage Brands
Multi-market portfolios requiring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
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Manufacturers & Co-Packers
Production facilities managing ingredient sourcing and label compliance
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Retailers & Private Label Programs
Ensuring supplier compliance and managing delisting risk
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Regulatory & Compliance Teams
Regulatory affairs professionals managing cross-border product portfolios
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Legal & Risk Functions
Teams assessing regulatory exposure and compliance risk across markets
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Platforms Integrating Food Intelligence
Technology companies building regulatory data into their products and services
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Export-Focused Organizations
Companies entering new markets and navigating foreign regulatory requirements
Who It's NOT For
FoodLex is an enterprise intelligence platform, not a consumer tool. It is not designed for:
- •Individual consumers seeking one-off label checks
- •Single-product startups without multi-market distribution
- •Organizations seeking legal counsel (consult qualified regulatory attorneys)
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