SS ISO 8700:2026
Plant-based foods and food ingredients – Definitions and technical criteria for labelling and claims
OVERVIEW
This standard specifies definitions and technical criteria for labelling and claims for:
— foods containing no animal-derived ingredients and limited conditional use of animal-derived
ingredients;
— ingredients containing no animal-derived ingredients and limited conditional use of animal-derived
ingredients;
— food labelling and claims for foods containing no animal-derived ingredients and limited conditional use of animal-derived ingredients.
This standard does not apply to:
— any unprocessed edible part of a plant, such as fruits, vegetables, pulses and grains;
— animal feed and pet food;
— packaging material for foods.
This standard does not apply to pre-harvest, environmental safety, human safety, animal welfare, animal testing, or methods of manufacturing or preparation.
This document defines general criteria that are applicable to all food categories and does not include any detailed compositional or nutritional criteria or technical guidance for specific food types.
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2026 |
| No. of Pages | 17 |
| ICS Classification | 67.040 Food products in general 01.040.67 Food technology (Vocabularies) |
| Committee | Food Standards Committee |
| Available for Purchase | Global |
| Adoption | ISO 8700 : 2025 IDT |