Sesame became the ninth allergen that must be declared on food labels as mandated in the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The FASTER Act was signed into law, by President Biden, on April 23, 2021. This change applies to any food for interstate commerce and goes into effect on or after January 1, 2023. Currently, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004 requires the declaration of eight major food allergies, including egg, ... Full Article
Nutrition Facts Panels for Beverages
If you manufacture beverages, you're probably aware that the FDA reference amounts customarily consumed (RACC) for beverages is 12 fluid ounces. (Fruit juice, milk, and milk-based drinks' RACC are eight fluid ounces.) The RACC guides the serving size on a Nutrition Facts panel (NFP). That means the serving size for a Nutrition Facts panel for beverages is 12 fluid ounces or some other unit that makes sense and still follows FDA regulations. What if your bottled beverage is under or over 12 fluid ... Full Article
Alcoholic Beverages Exempt from Menu Labeling
Restaurants and similar food establishments covered under the FDA menu labeling legislation are required to post calories on their menus. Alcoholic beverages listed on a menu must also declare calories. However, there are some exemptions to keep in mind. Alcoholic drinks offered by your establishment but not listed on a menu, such as bottles of alcohol on display that are not self-serve and used for rail or mixed drinks, are exempt from menu labeling. For example, if a customer orders a gin ... Full Article
FDA Food Safety and Nutrition Survey (FSANS) Results
Results from the FDA Food Safety and Nutrition Survey (FSANA) have been released. The survey assesses consumers' understanding of topics concerning food safety and nutrition. The survey findings help inform and shape decision-making to promote and protect public health. Here are some key findings that relate to nutrition analysis: Eighty-seven percent of respondents have looked at the Nutrition Facts label. In addition to watching calories, consumers also look for total sugar, sodium and ... Full Article
Tips to Avoid Spreading Food Allergens
Cross-contact occurs when a food or surface (utensil, equipment, gloves, towels, etc.) containing an allergen or gluten touches an allergy-/gluten-free food. This contact may be direct (putting croutons which contain wheat and gluten on a salad which is typically free of allergens and gluten), or indirect (hands or utensils carrying food bits, or flour particles in the air). Tips to Prevent Cross-Contact of Allergens and Gluten: Wash all work surfaces, cutting boards, utensils, ... Full Article
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