Food Labels – General

Summary of FDA's 5 Required Food Label Components

Acronyms Used in Food Labeling

Federal Food Regulatory Conference handouts
2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

 

Nutrition Analysis

Database Nutrition Analysis Guide
Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, article

Rules of Thumb for Database Nutrition Analysis

U.S. Nutrition Labeling for Dietary Fiber

U.S. Nutrition Labeling for Added Sugars

Genesis Training Agenda

 

Nutrition Facts

Info about 2016 Final Rules for Nutrition Facts Labeling

U.S. Daily Values & Nutrition Facts Declarations – Comparison: Original vs. New 2016

U.S. Nutrition Labeling for Servings Per Container – Comparison: Original vs. New 2016

Rounding Rules for Nutrition Facts Labeling Based on 2016 Rules

 

Restaurant Menu Labeling

Info about 2016 Final Rules for Nutrition Labeling

 

Ingredients and Allergens

Ins & Outs of Ingredient Labeling Series
Collective Naming, Expanded vs Composite
Flavor Naming on Front & Back Label
Spices & Colors
2% or Less and Incidental Additives
And/or Labeling
Ingredient Forms

Key Differences in Ingredient Labeling for U.S. & Canada

Key Differences in Allergen Labeling for U.S. & Canada

 

Nutrient and Health Claims

Nutrient and Health Claims: U.S. and Canadian Regulatory Guide
Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Key Differences in Health and Nutrient Content Claims for U.S. & Canada

 

Historical Reference

Info about 2014 Proposed Rule Changes for Nutrition Facts Labeling

U.S. Daily Values & Nutrition Facts Declarations – Comparison: Current vs. Proposed Rules

U.S. Nutrition Labeling for Servings Per Container – Comparison: Current vs. Proposed Rules

Reference Amounts for Daily Intakes – U.S., Canada, Mexico & EU Comparison

Examples of Nutrition Facts based on Package Size:
Large
Small

Examples of Nutrition Facts for Special Situations:
Single-serve
Simplified
Dual Declaration
Aggregate
Bilingual
When Trans Fat is 0

Side-by-side Nutrition Facts Comparisons:
U.S. vs Canada
U.S. vs Mexico
U.S. vs EU

Rounding Rules for Nutrition Facts Labeling (prior to 2016)

2006-compliant Food Labels: Q&A

2006-compliant Food Label Graphic