Jurnal Ilmu Hukum KYADIREN
Vol 8 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Kyadiren

Legal Protection for Consumers Against Food Label Manipulation in Digital Commerce

Yohana Apriana (Universitas Tarumanagara Jakarta, Indonesia)
Lewiandy Lewiandy (Universitas Tarumanagara Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of digital commerce in processed food products has increased the risk of relabeling and repackaging practices involving misleading information, including health-related claims such as gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and allergy-friendly. Such practices may mislead consumers and pose risks to consumer health and safety. This study aims to analyze the legal framework governing relabeling and repackaging practices in Indonesia and to examine the forms of legal liability imposed on business actors for consumer losses resulting from misleading food information. The research employs a normative legal method using statutory, conceptual, and case-based approaches. The analysis is based on the Consumer Protection Law, the Food Law, and relevant regulations concerning food labeling and safety. The findings indicate that relabeling and repackaging activities are legally permissible only when they comply with applicable requirements related to food safety, labeling accuracy, and consumer protection. Business actors who provide misleading or inaccurate information may be subject to administrative, civil, and criminal liability under the principle of product liability. The study concludes that stronger regulatory oversight and more effective law enforcement are essential to ensuring food safety, promoting transparency in product information, and safeguarding consumer rights in the era of digital commerce.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kyadiren

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal Hukum Kyadiren menerima manuskrip dengan topik-topik terkait masalah hukum di indonesia dan mancanegara secara umum. Artikel-artikel yang dikirim mencakup permasalahan seputar hukum perdata (Civil Law), hukum pidana(Criminal Law), hukum acara perdata (Civil Procedural Law), Hukum acara pidana ...