International experience and enlightenment of operation management of whole grain food labeling: Evidence from whole grain stamp

Authors

Huang Ze-ying, Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081 , China
HUANG Bei-xun, Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081 , China

Abstract

This study summarized the whole grain stamp operation management experience of Oldways whole grains council. It was found that there were 100%, 50%+, basic types of the whole grain stamps. There was a strict requirement of labeling application and its review process and clear label use regulations. The use value of labeling was publicized by online and offline media and cooperation with governments. Therefore, the standard management of the whole grain food labeling format, supervision of enterprises' use of labeling, publicity and education of the whole grain food labeling should be paid attention.

Publication Date

9-23-2022

First Page

223

Last Page

227

DOI

10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2022.90003

Recommended Citation

Ze-ying, Huang and Bei-xun, HUANG (2022) "International experience and enlightenment of operation management of whole grain food labeling: Evidence from whole grain stamp," Food and Machinery: Vol. 38: Iss. 6, Article 39.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2022.90003
Available at: https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol38/iss6/39

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