FDA regulations set an order of preference for Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) formats. Start with the standard vertical NFP. If it doesn’t fit or make sense for your packaging, the next option is a tabular NFP, which runs horizontally. A linear NFP is a last resort: it may be used only when neither the standard nor the tabular format will fit, and only for packages with 40 square inches or less of total surface area available for labeling. Order of consideration: Other NFP formats may be ... Full Article
Menu vs. Nutrition Facts Labeling
Menu labeling and Nutrition Facts labeling are both governed by the FDA but their regulations fall under different acts. While there are some similarities between the two types of labeling they vary in what nutrition information is required and how it is displayed. Menu Labeling was established under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is based on the “old” 1990 retail labeling criteria, which does not include nutrients such as added sugars. Retail labeling is governed by the Nutrition ... Full Article
Potassium on the Nutrition Facts Food Label
In 2016 the Nutrition Facts food panel (NFP) was updated to include potassium. It became mandatory in 2020 to list potassium on the NFP. The nutrient was added due to a public health concern of widespread underconsumption of potassium in the U.S. population. It is an essential nutrient for health. Potassium has been identified to help maintain blood pressure, preserve calcium stores in bone, and help the kidneys work efficiently. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has a ... Full Article
Dietary Fiber on the Nutrition Facts Panel
What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber is a nutrient that is important for health, digestion, and disease prevention. It is a component of the total carbohydrates, which also includes sugars and starches. Dietary fiber consists of soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber contributes some calories due to its ability to dissolve in water and form a gelatinous substance that bacteria in the large intestine breaks down. Insoluble fiber does not provide calories since it’s not dissolved or ... Full Article
PROPOSED Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
On January 16, 2025, the FDA issued a proposed rule requiring a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged foods. This "Nutrition Info" box is designed to provide consumers with quick, at-a-glance information on saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. The current federal dietary recommendations advise consumers to limit these three nutrients to achieve a nutrient-dense diet within calorie limits. The proposal includes a compliance timeline of three years after the final rule's effective ... Full Article
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