When Americans are looking at which products to buy, they will sometimes make a snap decision based on the nutrient content claims readily available on the packaging. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specific requirements for what products are able to...
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Nutrient Content Claims
Nutrient Health vs Structure/Function Claims
Experienced food manufacturers know just how much work can go into including a nutrient content claim or health claim on their food product’s label. But for those just starting out in the industry, there’s a lot of confusion about the difference between the two types...
Food Labeling Requirements
New August 2019 FDA Industry Guidance for Food Labeling: Folate, Niacin, Vitamins A, D & E As of August 2019, the FDA released new guidance for the industry concerning food labeling for certain micronutrients listed on the nutrition facts label on food products. ...
Regulations for the Food Manufacturer
Trans Fat: FDA Regulations for the Food Manufacturer As of June 18, 2018, the FDA has banned the use of artificial trans fats in any commercially sold food, in grocery stores or restaurants throughout the United States. As these food regulations for the food...
No Sugar Added Nutrient Content Claim
How to Use the “No Sugar Added” Nutrient Content Claim: A Food Manufacturer’s Guide Food manufacturers often ask me for advice about including nutrient content claims, like low-fat or low-calorie, on their products. Recently though, I have been getting a lot of...
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