What is nutritional labeling?

Nutrition labels describe the nutrient content of a food and are intended to guide the consumer in food selection. The nutrition information provided must be selected on the basis of consistency with dietary recommendations.

Why is nutrition label so important?

Nutrition facts labels help to maintain better eating habits and aid in attaining a balanced energy level. Foods high in sugar and fat content tend to be more palatable and therefore become favorite staples, so it’s even more important to be aware of their nutritional output.

When are nutrition labels required?

Small businesses (your own or any that sell your product) that have more than $50,000 of food sales AND more than $500,000 of total sales. So, if you want to be in any major grocery chain, you’ll need nutrition fact labels.

What foods do not require a nutrition label?

Raw fruits, vegetables, and fish are exempt from nutrition fact labeling. Foods that contain insignificant amounts (insignificant means it can be listed as zero) of all required nutrients (foods that fall under this exemption include tea, coffee, food coloring, etc.).

How do I make ingredient labels?

How To Create an Ingredient List For Your Food Label

1. The most important part of an ingredient list is to list each ingredient in descending weight order.
2. Ingredients should be listed using their “common” names.
3. If any ingredient has it’s own list of sub-ingredients, those sub-ingredients should be listed in parentheses.

What font is used on nutrition labels?

Helvetica Black
The Nutrition Facts label uses 6 point or larger Helvetica Black and/or Helvetica Regular type. In order to fit some formats the typography may be kerned as much as -4 (tighter kerning reduces legibility). 2. Key nutrients & their \% Daily Value are set in 8 point Helvetica Black (but “\%” is set in Helvetica Regular).

Can you sell food without labels?

The answer is yes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the branch of government responsible for helping keep our food safe, provides regulations and guidance on food labeling. Food items that are allowed to be made and sold from one’s home without a license are called cottage foods.

What 4 foods do not require a nutrition label?

Foods that are Exempt From Labeling Requirements:

• Raw fruits.
• Vegetables.
• Fish.
• Dietary Supplements (they are regulated under §101.36)
• Certain egg cartons.
• Infant Formula and foods for children up to 4 yrs of age (modified requirements apply)

Do I have to have a nutrition label?

The Nutrition Facts label is required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on most packaged foods and beverages. The Nutrition Facts label provides detailed information about a food’s nutrient content, such as the amount of fat, sugar, sodium and fiber it has.