boxbabble collects its data from a variety of sources.

Product data, including ingredient statements and allergy statements, come from manufacturers, retailers, and user contributions.

Product safety alerts and recall information comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Ingredient relationship data comes from three sources:

• How to Read a Label (PDF file) published by The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
• UK Food Standards Agency
• Food Additives: A Shopper's Guide to What's Safe and What's Not by Christine Hoza Farlow

Information regarding food additives and their functions comes from the General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) published by The FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission.

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