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Nutrition Facts Label Requirements
It’s no secret to those in the food manufacturing industry that the FDA is pretty particular—especially when it comes to nutrition facts labels. Of course, they have the public’s best interests at heart, but making sure nutrition labels are compliant down to the last...
FDA Changes to Nutrition Facts Labels
Nutrition Facts labels are designed to help consumers make informed, healthy choices. The first major nutrition labeling regulation was the FDA’s Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA). This act standardized and mandated nutrition labeling on most...
A Guide to Using FDA Rounding Rules for Your Food Label
As a food manufacturer, you know your food labels must comply with FDA guidelines for nutrition information. And while these guidelines are important in providing transparency about your products so consumers can make educated decisions, the rules can be overwhelming...
A Beginner’s Guide to Nutrition Labeling
At LabelCalc, we are dedicated to empowering our clients, especially when their dreams include becoming a food manufacturer. Navigating the world of food production can be daunting, but we’re here to simplify the process, starting with nutrition labels. In this blog,...
Protein Claims for Food Labels: What You Need to Know
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...
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...
How to Determine Serving Size for Your Food Product
Creating a delicious product is no easy feat, but more often than not, the process is infused with creativity, excitement, and of course, lots of tasting. Determining the serving size of a food product, on the other hand, is a lot less fun (and certainly less...
Understanding Food Label Nutrients: Voluntary vs. Required
Gregory was thoroughly confused. He’d finished perfecting the recipe for his protein-packed energy bars, which he’d been selling at the local Farmers Market for the past year. His product was wildly popular, and several customers had asked if they could buy his bars...
How to Get Barcodes for Your Food Products
Starting a food business can be exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One critical step in bringing your food products to market is obtaining barcodes. Food manufacturers often wonder whether or not they need one for their product and how to obtain...
How to Safely Use Food Grade Essential Oils in Your Products
In the past few years, functional food products have begun sprouting from the woodwork as consumer demand for healthier products, many in response to the year-long COVID-19 pandemic. And while essential oils have several benefits in regards to aromatherapy, it is...