Global rules for plant-based food labeling laid out in new ISO 87000:2025 «Plant-based foods and food ingredients — Definitions and technical criteria for labelling and claims»
The document 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 as well as food labelling and claims for foods containing no animal-derived ingredients and limited conditional use of animal-derived ingredients.
The document 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.
The document does not apply to pre-harvest, environmental safety, human safety, animal welfare, animal testing, or methods of manufacturing or preparation.
The 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.