What is a Nutrition Label?
A nutrition label, also known as a Nutrition Facts panel, is a legally required label that must appear on most packaged foods in the United States. It provides consumers with essential nutritional information about the product, including calories, nutrients, serving sizes, and daily value percentages.
The FDA mandates specific formatting, content, and accuracy requirements for nutrition labels to ensure consumers can make informed dietary choices.
Benefits of Professional Nutrition Label Services
- FDA Compliance: Ensure your labels meet all current FDA regulations and formatting requirements
- Accuracy: Proper calculation of nutritional values based on ingredient analysis
- Legal Protection: Avoid costly fines and product recalls due to labeling errors
- Consumer Trust: Professional labels build credibility and consumer confidence
- Market Ready: Get your products to market faster with compliant labels
- Expert Guidance: Navigate complex regulations with professional assistance
Requirements for Nutrition Labels
- Complete ingredient list with accurate measurements
- Serving size determination based on FDA reference amounts
- Nutritional analysis data (lab testing or database calculations)
- Allergen declaration if applicable
- Net quantity of contents statement
- Manufacturer or distributor information
- Product name and identity statement
Required Nutritional Information
Your nutrition label must include the following information:
- Serving Size: Standardized amount based on FDA guidelines
- Calories: Total calories per serving
- Total Fat: Including saturated and trans fats
- Cholesterol: Milligrams per serving
- Sodium: Milligrams per serving
- Total Carbohydrates: Including dietary fiber and total sugars
- Protein: Grams per serving
- Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium
Label Format Requirements
Nutrition labels must follow specific FDA formatting rules:
- Use the updated Nutrition Facts format (effective since 2020)
- Display information in required type size and style
- Include all mandatory nutrients in the correct order
- Show percent Daily Values (%DV) where required
- Use proper rounding rules for each nutrient
Our Nutrition Label Services
We provide comprehensive nutrition labeling services:
- Complete nutritional analysis and calculations
- FDA-compliant label design and formatting
- Ingredient statement preparation
- Allergen declaration assistance
- Serving size determination
- Label review and compliance verification
- Multiple format delivery (PDF, AI, PNG)
- Revision support for recipe changes