{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"#216 - Food Labeling Law 101 with Lauren Handel","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3461,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Lauren Handel, founder of Handel Food Law and one of the leading experts on food labeling and advertising compliance. Together, they break down the essential rules and risks of food labeling that every brand needs to know.\nLauren shares her perspective on high-risk claims such as “natural” and “organic,” the nuances of nutrient content and health-related claims, and the role of third-party certifications in reducing exposure to litigation. She also explains the differences between regulatory consultants and attorneys, how to navigate evolving litigation trends, and why consistency across packaging, websites, and advertising is essential.\nTune in now to learn how to protect your brand, avoid costly mistakes, and approach food labeling with a strong strategy.\n\nListen in as they share about:\nWhat is Food Labeling Law\nLitigation Trends and Risks\nRegulatory Framework\nKey Claim Categories and Rules\nThe Role of Consultants vs. Attorneys\nMarketing Beyond Packaging\nPractical Guidance for Founders\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://www.handelfoodlaw.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-handel-food-lawyer/ \nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\nShow Links:\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Daniel's Linkedin \nQuestions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.com\nEpisode music by Super Fantastics","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}