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: Statement of Identity Net Quantity of Contents Nutrition Labeling Ingredient Statement Allergen Declaration Name and Place of Business of Manufacturer, Packer or Distributor The statement of identity is the common or usual name for your food product ... Full Article

What are the proposed regulations? Restaurants with 20 or more locations will be required to prominently post calorie counts for standard menu items on menus, menu boards and drive-through displays as well as calories per serving for each item on a buffet, salad bar, cafeteria line or self-service display. Additional nutrient information (fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sodium, protein and fiber) must be available and provided at the consumer’s request. The menus also must contain a statement ... Full Article