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Volume 16, Number 1 -
January 2016
Happy New Year from Food Label News!
Here’s to starting off 2016 with your favorite Q&As from
the last year. Think of it as the greatest hits of
Food Label News Q&A. Please do let us know what
interests you so that we can continue to bring you
relevant, informative content that means something to
food labelers.
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In this issue you'll find:
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"I
sold my business and retired in
April. I know I
wasn't your largest customer,
but you always treated me and my
business with importance and
respect. I am thankful for you
and your service over the years
and I am most appreciative for
all your help and friendship.
Thank you again for everything!"
–
Ted Stebbins
Ted Stebbins Distributing Co.
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Karen C. Duester, President
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2015's Most Popular Q&As
Thank you and congratulations to the
following Food Label News subscribers
for submitting the top three questions that
ranked the highest among our readers. And
the 2015 winners, including links to the
answers, are:
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L.E., Arizona -
August
Food Label News
My supplier changed one of the ingredients
we use in our product resulting in small
changes to our ingredient statement and
nutrition facts. Is there any phase-in
period so that we don't have to discard the
packaging we have in stock? |
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E.G., California -
February Food Label News
Our Supplement Facts Label shows Sodium 180
mg/serving and Potassium 420 mg/serving. The
actual test results are Sodium 147
mg/serving and Potassium - 399 mg/serving.
Do we have an issue? |
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D.H., United Kingdom -
April
Food Label News
Is there an official list of U.S. daily
values for vitamins and minerals that you
can point me to please? |
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Food Label News will continue to
respond to one question per month as space
permits. You are always welcome to send us
your question for an upcoming issue.
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What's News in the Food Label Community
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Reader Q&A
Find answers to our readers' questions or send us your question for an upcoming issue.
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Is there regulation against
using the phrase "hand-crafted"
for an FDA packaged product?
− J.S., California,
Caterer
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"Hand-crafted" can appear on the
principle display panel for an
FDA-regulated food provided it
accurately reflects the facts
and does not mislead consumers. You will want to be
sure that your processes are
consistent with what hand-crafted is generally understood
to mean. Note that misuse of
this type of label statement is
more likely to garner FTC
attention because it is related
to advertising and product
promotion.
More reader questions.
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What Matters in Food Labeling
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