We often get the question, when can a simplified label format be used and what is required on the label? As the name implies, this label format is a shortened version of a Nutrition Facts label that is available for products that present enough nutrients in insignificant amounts. A simplified Nutrition Facts label may be used if at least eight of the nutrients presented in a full format Nutrition Facts label are in insignificant amounts. Based on the new 2016 label format, those nutrients ... Full Article
FDA Gives Menu Nutrition Labeling Relief During COVID-19
The FDA has issued a temporary policy regarding nutrition labeling of standard menu items. Chain restaurants and similar retail food establishments are receiving leniency in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. The FDA is providing flexibility on menu labeling requirements covered under section 403(q)(5)(H) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDA encourages establishments that are covered to ... Full Article
Confusing Egg Labels Decoded
Definitions of Egg Labels With so many different egg labels in use today, egg buying can be a little confusing. What do the myriad of certifications, terms, and phrases mean? We’ve done some research and have the following terms defined for you: Farm Fresh As far as egg production is concerned, the term Farm Fresh means nothing. This term is not regulated, so any producer can put this on their label. All Natural This phrase also has no real meaning. Again, it is not regulated so can be used by ... Full Article
FDA Menu Labeling Draft Guidance Issued
Today the Food and Drug Administration released a second draft guidance for FDA menu labeling. The FDA menu labeling guide helps restaurants and other retail food establishments with 20 locations or more comply with legislation going into effect December 1, 2016. The new rule requires calories be posted on menus and menu boards and other nutrient information available upon request. The FDA menu labeling draft guidance is titled: “A Labeling Guide for Restaurants and Other Retail Establishments ... Full Article
Calories On The Menu Law
FDA implemented a calories on the menu law as part of the FDA menu labeling regulations that go into effect on December 1, 2016. We'll explain which foods and beverages must follow the calories on the menu law, which foods and beverages are exempt, and how to display the caloric values. Which foods and beverages must have calories posted? According to the FDA, all restaurant-type food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) must follow the calories on the menu law. Here are some examples of ... Full Article
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