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Regulatory requirements for labeling food and beverage products in the United States are established in the United States Code of Federal Regulation for many elements included on retail packages. These requirements, and their enforcement, are primarily the responsibility of the Food & Drug Administration and/or the United States Department of Agriculture. Food labeling is required for packaged foods sold directly to consumers and includes mandatory features such as a statement of identity, net quantity of contents, nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, allergen labeling, and contact information. Additional features on many food labels, including claims, ad-copy, cooking instructions, bioengineered disclosures statements, and more, can also be subject to specific regulations. This course addresses the regulations for each mandatory feature commonly required on food labels, reviews requirements for claims and marketing statements, and discusses future trends and expectations in food policy and regulation.