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- 08 Oct
It has been proposed to extend the deadline by 1.5 years. The new Nutrition Facts panel is already permitted for use on packaging, January 1, 2020 is the proposed date by which all FDA packaged product labels would need to […]
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- 07 Aug
Claims sell products but often have very strict rules and costly restrictions. Some claims are under the FDA and USDA definition and may require a certification. Other claims may not be well-defined yet. Below is a table to point you in the right direction and get aid in your research. Click on the table for more information on each claim.
Gluten Free FDA GMO Third Party Kosher Third Party Organic USDA Vegan Third Party Natural USDA Healthy FDA Whole Grain Third Party Animal Raising USDA -
- 06 Jun
Compliance Date has been extended to May 7, 2018. However, menu regulations are not eliminated; only extended. The menu labeling process is lengthy; we recommend not postponing. You are welcome to post calorie information on menu boards now. Many restaurants […]
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- 06 Jun
New Rules – Added Sugar
- Jun 06, 2017
- Kelly Tessitore
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- added sugars, FDA, FDA Labels, new rules, nutrition facts
Added Sugars Defined: Since lab analysis can only test for total sugars it can’t distinguish between added sugars and naturally occurring sugars. Most anytime you add a sugar a processed food is considered an added sugar. If the purpose is […]
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- 18 Jun
Laboratory and Database Analysis are two common methods of determining the nutritional content of food and recipes. Both methods are approved by the FDA and yield accurate results if done properly. Each process has strengths and weaknesses. Check out the chart below for more information: […]
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- 27 Feb
It’s been over twenty years since the nutrition facts panel has had a face lift. Today, the FDA will unveil 6 major changes to the label. Here is what you can expect: […]
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