But the mineral water's label claims are about to change.

Echinacea products are frequently mislabeled, and some may not even contain echinacea, despite label claims.

But the low-carb label claims are essentially meaningless, since there are no rules or official definitions of what they mean.

The agency was in the process of issuing regulations on deceptive label claims, but it has received zero funding since 1983.

Public awareness about fraudulent label claims is increasing.

Some products contain no chondroitin despite label claims, while others contain more chondroitin than the label shows.

Some do not contain what the label claims.

Federal regulations for supplements don't require studies to back their products' label claims, which may imply health benefits.

"There is a universe of literature about food nutrition, but only a few F.D.A.-sanctioned label claims."

Another aspect of food labeling is label claims.