Volume 15, Number
10 - October 2015
Greetings from Food Label News.
Read all about how an organic spice manufacturer navigated
complicated waters with its food labels in this month's case
study. The heat continues in the Q&A section where we answer
a question about whether a hot sauce should be labeled by
weight or volume. For spicy and other foods crossing the
border, we share a reader favorite about what you need to
know to ensure that your food labels pass through customs quickly.
Wishing you well!
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Ground 2 Table Adds More Spice
A Case Study
Launching a line extension is not always as straightforward
as it may seem when it comes to label regulations.
This organic spice manufacturer packaged fresh herbs and
dried spices together in a kit for one serving and required a
multi-serving pack.
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They also wanted to make special package claims that further
complicated their labels. To ensure compliant labels for sell-in, not to
mention avoiding any FDA issues downstream, Ground 2 Table turned to
Food Consulting Company.
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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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I have a viscous hot sauce. Should it be labeled by
weight or volume?
− J.C., Virginia, Manufacturer |
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21 CFR 101.105 states that if the food is liquid, the
statement shall be in terms of fluid measure; if the
food is solid, semisolid, viscous, or a mixture of solid
and liquid, the statement shall be in terms of weight.
In general, these regulations are designed to help
consumers evaluate their cost/value without confusion.
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