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Below is a running list of the public FTC and FDA materials referenced across the course library, organized by the module they support. None of these documents are exclusive to Hahaci. They're publicly available, and we encourage you to read them directly.
Module 01: "All Natural" Claims
- FDA, Informal Policy on Use of "Natural"
1993 guidance stating the FDA would generally not object to "natural" claims absent added color, synthetic substances, or flavors not normally expected in the food.
- FDA, Use of the Term "Natural" (Docket FDA-2014-N-1207)
The 2015 public request for comment on whether the agency should formally define "natural" for food labeling.
- FTC Act, Section 5
General prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices, the basis for FTC action on misleading "natural" claims paired with other statements.
Module 02: "Sugar-Free" Claims
- 21 CFR 101.60, Nutrient Content Claims for Sugar and Sugar Alcohol
The federal threshold, less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving, that permits a "sugar-free" claim on packaging.
- FDA Food Labeling Guide, Chapter IV
General guidance on nutrient content claims, including how "reduced sugar" and "no added sugar" differ from "sugar-free."
Module 03: Front Panel vs. Back Panel
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition Labeling of Food
Format requirements for the Nutrition Facts panel, including font size, nutrient order, and rounding rules.
- FTC Green Guides, 16 CFR Part 260
Guidance on environmental and general marketing claims, illustrating how front-of-pack language is evaluated differently than mandated back-panel content.
Module 04: Supplement Facts vs. Nutrition Facts
- 21 CFR 101.36, Nutrition Labeling of Dietary Supplements
The specific formatting and disclosure rules for the Supplement Facts panel, distinct from 101.9.
- Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)
The statute establishing dietary supplements as a distinct regulatory category from conventional food and drugs.
Module 05: Agency Jurisdiction
- FDA, Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
The statute granting the FDA authority over food and supplement safety and labeling accuracy.
- FTC, Enforcement Policy Statement on Food Advertising
Explains how the FTC evaluates food advertising claims separately from FDA labeling review.
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Labeling Jurisdiction
Clarifies that meat, poultry, and certain egg products are labeled under USDA authority rather than FDA.
Public guidance, plainly explained
Every document listed here is publicly available through the FTC and FDA's own websites, the Federal Register, or the Code of Federal Regulations. We link course scripts to the specific section referenced whenever possible, and we update a module if the underlying guidance changes. If you find a citation that looks outdated, we'd genuinely like to hear about it through the contact page.