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Required Statements for FDA Menu Labeling

September 2, 2015   |    |  Filed Under: Menu Labeling

There are two required statements for FDA menu labeling whose purpose is to help consumers.  The first statement, known as the succinct statement, is intended to provide context to calorie listings by stating a general amount of total daily calories (2,000) that are used for nutrition advice. The second required statement for FDA menu labeling informs the customer that additional nutrients (beyond calories) are available. Restaurants must include the two required statements for FDA menu ... Full Article

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Labeling Variable and Combination Menu Items

March 13, 2015   |    |  Filed Under: Menu Labeling

One of the trickier parts of the FDA’s menu labeling regulations is labeling variable and combination menu items. The details can be confusing, but we hope to clarify the regulations in order help you correctly post calories on the menu. As a starting place you'll want to understand FDA definitions for labeling variable and combination menu items. Variable Menu Items When a menu lists flavors or varieties of an entire individual variable menu item the calories must be declared separately for ... Full Article

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FDA Menu Labeling Key Terms and Definitions

February 24, 2015   |    |  Filed Under: Menu Labeling

Restaurants across the nation are scrambling to understand the new FDA menu labeling laws and learn what they need to do to be compliant by December 1, 2015. On The Menu is positioned to help restaurants comply with the laws. We believe understanding some of the FDA menu labeling key terms and definitions lays the ground work for navigating the regulations. We’ve hand-picked a few terms that might be useful for your restaurant establishment to know. Menu or Menu Board Primary Writing Menus and ... Full Article

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FDA Menu Labeling Consultant

December 8, 2014   |    |  Filed Under: Company News, Industry News, Menu Labeling

FDA menu labeling consultant, On The Menu, responds to the Food and Drug Administration’s new menu labeling laws in a recent a press release titled “Denver-Based Company Positioned to Help Restaurant Chains Comply with FDA’s New, Time-Sensitive Labeling Requirements.” On The Menu has a team of registered dietitians with years of experience in the food service industry. As an FDA menu labeling consultant, restaurants can feel confident in using On The Menu for their menu labeling needs. On The ... Full Article

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Gluten-Free Claims: Does Your Product Qualify?

December 23, 2013   |    |  Filed Under: Allergens and Gluten, Food Labeling, Menu Labeling

FDA regulations to make gluten-free claims went into effect in August 2014. Our gluten and allergen expert, Diane Moyer, MS, RD, has summarized rules for making gluten-free claims. Criteria for Gluten-Free Claims For a food to be labeled “gluten-free” it must meet the following criteria: The food must be inherently gluten-free, such as unaltered fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat. The food must be free of the gluten-containing grains defined as wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and crossbreeds of ... Full Article

Filed Under: Allergens and Gluten, Food Labeling, Menu Labeling Tagged: Gluten-free claim

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