In 2004 the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) was enacted to address the labeling of foods that contain certain food allergens. As of January 1, 2006 all packaged foods regulated under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must comply with FALCPA’s food allergen labeling requirements. Note: foods regulated under the USDA are not required to follow the FALCPA’s requirements. FALCPA defines eight major foods or food groups that account for 90 percent of all ... Full Article
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FDA Compliant Ingredient Statement
An ingredient statement is important information to consumers and required of manufacturers by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ingredient statements can be simple or complex depending on your food product, but the following are a few basic rules that apply. All ingredients used to fabricate a food must be listed in the ingredient statement by its common or usual name, unless it is covered by an exemption. If your product is a single ingredient food, such as sugar, you are not required ... Full Article
Six Big Labeling Requirements for Retail Food Products
Does your food packaging meet the six big requirements outlined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act? Let’s get up to speed on the requirements: 1. Statement of Identity 2. Net Quantity of Contents 3. Nutrition Labeling 4. Ingredient Statement 5. Allergen Declaration 6. Name and Place of Business of Manufacturer, Packer or Distributor The statement of identity is the common or usual name for ... Full Article
