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Label Compliance Deadline

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Most companies have transitioned to the new Nutrition Facts label, but manufactures with less than $10 million in annual food sales may be delaying the change due to a later deadline. Food manufacturers with $10 million or more in sales were required to use the new label by January 1, 2020, but those with less than $10 million in sales aren't required to be compliant until January 1, 2021. If your company has delayed transitioning to the new label, now is the time to act. On The Menu can ... Full Article

Simplified Nutrition Facts Label Format

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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

Confusing Egg Labels Decoded

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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

Fundamentals for Food Product Success

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The Markets Division of the Colorado Department of Agriculture will be hosting a new one-day workshop Fundamentals for Food Product Success. The workshop is developed exclusively for start-up businesses and individuals considering a path into the food product industry. Rebekah Spetnagel, MSS, RD and Julie Bush, MBA founders of On The Menu, will be speaking on Nutrition Labeling at 9:45am. The workshop is being held on April 28, 2015 from 8am to 4pm at the Community College of Aurora. The cost is ... Full Article

Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACC)

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Determining the RACC for a Nutrition Facts Label The FDA established Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACC) to determine serving sizes for nutrition reporting. A food's reference amount or RACC can be found in Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed: List of Products for Each Product Category: Guidance for Industry or in the 21 CFR Part 101.12(b). Go to the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 search "101.12" and go to section (b) to find the RACCs. Under section (b) are two tables; Table ... Full Article

Where Food, Nutrition, and Business Intersect

From analysis to labeling, restaurants and food manufacturers nationwide trust On The Menu to deliver accurate, scientifically-based results that adhere to FDA and food product regulations. Since 2004, On The Menu has distinguished itself with its personalized service, fast turnaround, and state-of-the-art approach that includes comprehensive nutrition analysis and allergen and gluten tracking services. On The Menu is ready to help you and your staff meet your customers’ needs.

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