The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled out several important changes to food labeling requirements. These updates to nutrition labels include the addition of “added sugars,” removal of certain vitamins, and adjustments to daily values. Companies with over $10 million in revenue were required to comply by January 1, 2020, while smaller companies had […]
Requirements for Organic Food Labels
It’s now becoming a common occurrence that consumers check for organic food labels on the products they buy. These labels confirm that the products have not been processed with artificial ingredients or preservatives. Specific requirements need to be met before food labels may be applied to organic food products. If you’re an organic food producer, […]
Nutrition Labels: Things to Know
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has new guidelines for Nutrition Facts labels used in food and beverage packaging.
Changes to Food Labeling
In 2016, Congress passed changes to the FDA’s nutrition label guidelines. “Sell By” Date vs. “Best Used By” Date The “Sell By” date indicates the date by which a product should be sold and removed from shelves. Typically, products still have one-third of their shelf life left after this date. In contrast, the “Best Used […]
Food Labeling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a food label? A food label is a panel or chart on a food package that contains all the nutritional information and ingredients of the food item. Essentially, it includes serving size, number of calories, grams of fat, nutrients, and a list of ingredients. What information goes on a food label?
