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May 2018 - Volume 18, Number 5
Hi from Food Label News. “New & Improved.”
“NEW package, same great flavor.” While you might think
we’re talking about claims for food labels, we pause for
a moment to unveil a new look for Food Label News
debuting in this month’s
issue. We welcome your
feedback.
Now on to the regularly scheduled program… As we were
going to press, FDA finalized the compliance date for
the new nutrition facts label regulations which take
effect January 1, 2020, for most companies. We will
discuss this in more detail next month. For now we
consider a topic that interests many: how to get
products with non-compliant labeling through customs.
Also read about what it takes for a food to be kosher in
this month’s Reader Q+A.
In this issue:
All the best,
Karen C. Duester, President, Food Consulting Company
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When detained at customs for food labeling
violations, what’s a food labeler to do?
CONTACT US. Yes, we can help. :-)
If you prefer to go it alone, here’s some insight
that may help you navigate the border.
Imported products going through customs are often
subject to more scrutiny than those that are
domestically produced, based on our experience. Not only
are there customs agents at the border, there are also
FDA officials who review food labels before product is
allowed into the U.S.
Consider the following approaches to get your product
released:
- Negotiate a one-time entry of the current
product before a required label change
- Consider over-stickering the label to cover
problematic areas and satisfy requirements
- For issues involving ingredients or formulation,
your product development team may be able to provide
supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance
with federal standards
Bullseye:
Negotiations at the border can be very tricky. Consider
a
partner, skilled in food labeling who can artfully
manage the negotiations on your behalf and achieve the
most positive outcome for you.
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“What do I need to do to get my jarred fish
labeled as kosher?”
— L.E., California, Food Marketer |
A. |
Kosher certification and use of a kosher
symbol is provided by third party
organizations that verify the food is
produced in compliance with Jewish dietary
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READ MORE
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“Thank you very much for your kind and rapid
responses. I am grateful you are my consultant.”
— Peter Choi, Manager of U.S. Business, Binggrae
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Your Virtual Food Label Partner
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Consulting Company, founded in 1993,
provides nutrition analysis, food labeling and
regulatory support for more than 1,500 clients
worldwide.
Our guarantee: 100% regulatory compliance.
Food Label
News, now in its 18th year, is a monthly
e-newsletter reaching over 10,000 subscribers around the
world. We welcome your colleagues to
subscribe for news and insights about food labels,
and we also welcome your
question for a future Reader Q+A.
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