Nutrition Facts Labels and Required Key Elements

This article by Food Label News is very helpful for Entrepreneurs new to the food industry and the requirements for Nutritional Facts Panels. Some exemptions apply to small businesses for Nutritional Facts Panels; you can read more about them in the FDA Guidance, linked here.

The key elements of the Nutrition Facts label (NFL) include:

  • Serving size

  • Servings per container

  • Calories

  • Total fat

  • Saturated fat

  • Trans fat

  • Cholesterol

  • Sodium

  • Total carbohydrate

  • Dietary fiber

  • Sugars

  • Added sugars

  • Protein

  • Vitamin/minerals: Vitamin D,  calcium, iron, and potassium


Depending on the product's nutritional composition and labeling claims, additional nutrients may be required or voluntarily included.

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