What is the beverages category? Top brands, safety considerations, EU + US labeling regimes | ProductGuru

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Sources: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) + EU Commission DG SANTE · US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) · Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) + Health Canada · last fetched 2026-06-04

What this category covers

The beverages category in the ProductGuru index includes a wide range of products, from soft drinks and juices to bottled water and coffee. This category encompasses various types of beverages, including carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, sweetened and unsweetened beverages, and those with added flavorings or preservatives.

ProductGuru tracks various brands in this category, including those that offer organic, natural, or specialty beverages. The index also includes information on beverages with specific certifications, such as Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance.

Top brands ProductGuru tracks in this category

• San Benedetto: An Italian brand offering a range of soft drinks and juices.
• Plose: An Italian brand providing bottled water and other beverages.
• Tomarchio: An Italian brand offering a variety of soft drinks and juices.
• Cortese: An Italian brand providing bottled water and other beverages.
• Baladin: An Italian brand offering craft beers and other specialty beverages.
• Icon Group International, Inc.: A US-based brand offering a range of beverages, including soft drinks and juices.
• Imperdibile: An Italian brand providing bottled water and other beverages.

Key safety considerations

The safety of beverages is a top priority for regulators worldwide. Key considerations include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Regulators require beverage manufacturers to provide accurate and clear nutrition information on labels.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of common allergens, such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Regulators require manufacturers to indicate the country of origin for certain ingredients or products.
• Front-of-pack schemes: Some countries, like the EU, have implemented front-of-pack labeling schemes, such as Nutri-Score, to help consumers make informed choices.

European Union labeling regime

The European Union has established a robust labeling regime for beverages, governed by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Food Information to Consumers, FIC) and Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law). The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the EU Commission DG SANTE are responsible for enforcing these regulations.

Key aspects of the EU labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Manufacturers must provide accurate and clear nutrition information on labels.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of 14 common allergens.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Manufacturers must indicate the country of origin for certain ingredients or products.
• Front-of-pack schemes: The EU has implemented Nutri-Score, a front-of-pack labeling scheme, in certain member states.

United States labeling regime

The United States has a labeling regime for beverages governed by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR 101 (Food Labeling). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) are responsible for enforcing these regulations.

Key aspects of the US labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Manufacturers must provide accurate and clear nutrition information on labels.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of 9 common allergens.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Manufacturers must indicate the country of origin for certain ingredients or products.
• Front-of-pack schemes: The US is currently consulting on the implementation of front-of-pack labeling schemes.

Canada labeling regime

Canada has a labeling regime for beverages governed by the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Food and Drug Regulations. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada are responsible for enforcing these regulations.

Key aspects of the Canadian labeling regime include:

• Mandatory nutrition declaration: Manufacturers must provide accurate and clear nutrition information on labels.
• Allergen disclosure: Manufacturers must disclose the presence of common allergens.
• Country-of-origin labeling: Manufacturers must indicate the country of origin for certain ingredients or products.
• Front-of-pack schemes: Canada has not implemented a national front-of-pack labeling scheme, but some provinces have their own schemes.

How to check a specific product

To check the labeling and safety information for a specific beverage product, you can:

• Visit the European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal to check for recalls and safety notices.
• Visit the US FDA's recall database to check for recalls and safety notices.
• Search the ProductGuru index for the product's EAN (European Article Number) code, which can be found on the product label or packaging.
• Visit the ProductGuru /p/ page for detailed information on the product, including labeling and safety information.
• Visit the ProductGuru /wiki/ page for a comprehensive wiki article on the product, including labeling and safety information.

Verify on the primary regulator's register

• EU: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) + EU Commission DG SANTE — Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Food Information to Consumers, FIC) + Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (General Food Law)
• US: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) — Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act + 21 CFR 101 (Food Labeling)
• Canada: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) + Health Canada — Canada Safe Food for Canadians Act + Food and Drug Regulations

Sample products tracked in ProductGuru

• 5410221306754 — product page · wiki view
• 5400141103748 — product page · wiki view
• 06746209 — product page · wiki view

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