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Nutrient Content Claims

Nutrient Health vs Structure/Function 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...

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Food Labeling Requirements

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. ...

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Regulations for the Food Manufacturer

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...

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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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