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Artigos educativos sobre FDA 21 CFR 101.9, FALCPA, rotulagem de cardápios e a realidade operacional de tocar um negócio de alimentos.

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Label Formats for Small Packages

Compare Nutrition Facts label formats for small packages by available label area, including tabular and linear layouts.

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Nutrient Content Claims: What You May Legally Say

Explore FDA nutrient content claim rules, including approved terms, thresholds by claim type, per-RACC calculations and disclosure statements.

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The Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemption

Check FDA's small business nutrition labeling exemption, including sales thresholds, product eligibility, annual notice and disqualifying claims.

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Dual Column Labeling Requirements

Learn when FDA requires a dual-column Nutrition Facts label, how net contents and RACC determine it and which exemptions apply.

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Principal Display Panel Size and Why It Matters

Learn how to calculate principal display panel area under 21 CFR 101.1, including package formulas, exclusions and information panels.

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Nutrition Label Type Size Rules

See FDA nutrition label type size minimums for Calories, headings and text, plus options when the standard panel will not fit.

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Net Quantity of Contents Rules (21 CFR 101.7)

Understand FDA net quantity rules for food labels, including package placement, measurement units, dual declarations and minimum type size.

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Ingredient List Order Rules (21 CFR 101.4)

Learn FDA ingredient list order rules: descending weight, sub-ingredients, the 2% or less provision and permitted collective names.

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The 2028 FDA Food Labeling Compliance Date

Track FDA food labeling deadlines for 2028: the healthy claim compliance date, the uniform compliance date and rules not on that schedule.

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Food Label Changes Coming in 2027

See food label changes scheduled for 2027, including Red No. 3 and Texas warning statements, plus proposals that are not yet law.

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Converting Serving Sizes to Grams

Convert nutrition label serving sizes to grams using product-specific weights and FDA rounding rules; household measure charts are only a guide.

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How to Determine Your Serving Size

Learn how to determine a Nutrition Facts serving size: find the FDA RACC, convert to a household measure, round grams and calculate servings.

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Serving Size vs Portion Size

Serving size is based on FDA reference amounts, not eating advice. Compare serving and portion size and see how the 2016 update changed labels.

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The FDA Food Labeling Guide, in Practice

Use FDA's Food Labeling Guide with 21 CFR Part 101: understand what is binding, which rules apply and where the Guide falls short.

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What Counts as High Sodium on a Label

What is high sodium on a label? Learn why 460 mg equals 20% DV, how low-sodium levels differ and what claims producers may make.

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Sodium Nutrition Label Requirements

Learn sodium Nutrition Facts rules for declarations, rounding, %DV and front-of-package claims, including the 140 mg threshold.

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FDA Sodium Targets by Food Category

Explore FDA sodium targets by food category, how targets are set and which guidelines are final, proposed or voluntary.

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The Protein Daily Value and Why It Is Optional

Learn why protein %DV is usually optional, how PDCAAS affects the calculation and when FDA requires a percentage.

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The Dietary Fiber Daily Value

FDA's fiber Daily Value is 28 g. Learn which isolated fibers count toward it and how label rules differ from formulation totals.

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The Sodium Daily Value on a Nutrition Label

Learn the 2,300 mg sodium Daily Value, FDA rounding rules for sodium, how to calculate %DV and why labels say sodium, not salt.

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Daily Value vs RDI vs RDA

Compare Daily Value, RDI and RDA, and learn which terms appear on US Nutrition Facts labels and why RDA does not.

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The 5 and 20 Percent Daily Value Rule

Learn the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule, what the percentages mean for shoppers and how it differs from FDA claim thresholds.

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Is Honey an Added Sugar?

Is honey an added sugar? Learn how FDA treats pure honey and honey in other foods, plus the Nutrition Facts dagger footnote.

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Total Sugars vs Added Sugars on a Label

Compare total and added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels, including the indent, %DV rule and cases where values differ.

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Added Sugars Labeling Requirements

Learn FDA added sugars labeling rules: definition, four exceptions, declaration format and records food makers must keep.

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Added Sugars Daily Value in 2026: 50 g

In 2026, the added sugars Daily Value remains 50 g. Learn its %DV calculation, rounding and FDA label rules.

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Foods That Automatically Qualify as Healthy

See which foods qualify as healthy by identity under FDA rules, how added ingredients affect eligibility and why olive oil follows another path.

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The Proposed Front-of-Package Saturated Fat Label

Review the proposed FDA saturated fat bands, why some foods may rate High and which existing saturated fat claims are binding.

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The Proposed Front-of-Package Added Sugar Label

Learn the proposed FDA front-of-package added sugar bands, how grams per serving and rounding affect Low, Med or High ratings.

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The Proposed Front-of-Package Sodium Label

FDA's Nutrition Info box is proposed, not in effect. See the sodium bands, milligram thresholds and how serving size may affect a package rating.

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Nutrition Label Compliance for Food Manufacturers

A food manufacturer guide to nutrition label compliance: substantiating values, FDA tolerances, records, change control and deadlines.

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FDA Reference Amount (RACC) and Serving Size

Learn how FDA reference amounts (RACCs) set Nutrition Facts serving sizes and determine dual-column labels and nutrient-claim thresholds.

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How to Calculate %DV on a Nutrition Facts Label

Learn how to calculate %DV on a Nutrition Facts label, including rounding order, nutrients without %DV and a worked example.

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FDA Healthy Claim Added Sugar Limits

Learn FDA added sugar limits for healthy claims: 1 g for most foods, 2.5 g for dairy and 5 g for grains, with examples.

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FDA Healthy Claim Saturated Fat Limits

Compare FDA saturated fat limits for healthy claims across food groups, including dairy, eggs, oils and naturally occurring fat.

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FDA Healthy Claim Sodium Limits

See the FDA healthy claim sodium cap by food category, how the 230 mg limit compares with the old rule, and ways to reformulate.

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FDA Healthy Claim Requirements by Food Category

Look up FDA healthy claim limits by food category, including food group equivalents, added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.

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Can My Food Be Labeled Healthy? FDA Eligibility

Check whether your food can use FDA's healthy claim with a six-step guide and examples for almonds, granola bars and canned soup.

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FDA Nutrition Label Changes: 2026 to 2028

Track FDA nutrition label changes from 2026 to 2028, including the proposed front-of-package box and the healthy claim deadline.

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FDA Daily Value Chart (21 CFR 101.9)

Use FDA Daily Value charts for DRVs and RDIs by age and life stage, with units, rounding rules and conversions from 21 CFR 101.9.

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FDA Front-of-Package Label Requirements

Review the proposed FDA front-of-package Nutrition Info box, covered products, exemptions, small-package format and related claim changes.

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FDA Sodium Reduction Targets: The Complete Guide

FDA sodium reduction targets are voluntary. See Phase I guidance, the Phase II draft, sodium claims and why retailers request targets.

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FDA Serving Size Requirements: Nutrition Labels

Learn how FDA serving sizes use RACC reference amounts, when dual-column Nutrition Facts panels are required, and how to calculate servings.

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Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label

Learn how FDA defines added sugars, formats the Nutrition Facts line, applies rounding, and treats honey and maple syrup.

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FDA Front-of-Package Nutrition Label: 2026

FDA's front-of-package Nutrition Info box remains proposed. Review the 2025 proposal, possible requirements and what food makers should do now.

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FDA Healthy Claim Requirements (2024 Final Rule)

Understand the FDA healthy claim rule: food group equivalents, nutrient limits by category, and the February 25, 2028 compliance date.

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Nutrition Facts Daily Values: The Complete Guide

See FDA Daily Values, DRV and RDI tables, %DV rounding rules, and how the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule works on Nutrition Facts labels.

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Nutrition Facts Label Requirements (21 CFR 101.9)

Learn FDA Nutrition Facts label requirements under 21 CFR 101.9, including required nutrients, formats, type sizes and exemptions.

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California AB 660 Food Date Label Rules (2026)

California AB 660 restricts consumer date labels. Learn the 2026 BEST if Used by/USE by rules, exemptions, penalties and compliance steps.

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FDA Food Labeling Requirements: 2026 Checklist

FDA food labeling checklist for packaged foods: Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergens, net quantity, claims, exemptions and 2026 updates.

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Canada Front-of-Package Labelling: 2026 Deadline

Canada's front-of-package High in symbol became mandatory in 2026. Review thresholds, exemptions, format rules and SKU checks.

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Natasha's Law PPDS Label Requirements (2026)

Learn Natasha's Law PPDS label requirements: ingredient lists, 14 emphasized allergens, covered foods and compliant label setup.

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How to Create a Nutrition Facts Label

Create an FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts label: calculate recipe values, set serving size, apply rounding, format the panel and read a sample label.

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EU Regulation 1169/2011: Food Label Guide

Explore EU Regulation 1169/2011 food label rules for nutrition declarations, allergens, font sizes and differences from FDA labeling.

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Nutri-Score 2024: How the Updated Algorithm Works

The updated Nutri-Score tightened sugar and salt scoring, capped red-meat protein points, and moved beverages onto a stricter separate scale.

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Canada Bilingual Nutrition Facts Table: CFIA

Learn Canada's bilingual food labeling rules, including English and French text, the Nutrition Facts table and 2026 front-of-package symbol.

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Mexico NOM-051 Warning Octagons: Rules

Understand Mexico NOM-051 warning octagons, EXCESO thresholds, phase-in dates and restrictions on marketing to children.

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Chile ALTO EN Warning Labels: Ley 20.606

Learn Chile's ALTO EN octagon thresholds and rules, including marketing and school restrictions under Ley 20.606.

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India's INR Star Rating: FSSAI Front-of-Pack

Learn how FSSAI's Indian Nutrition Rating scores packaged food from 0.5 to 5 stars, how it works and what brands should prepare.

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Brazil ANVISA Magnifier Label Rules

Learn when Brazil's ANVISA magnifier warning applies under RDC 429/2020 and IN 75/2020 for sugar, saturated fat and sodium.

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China GB 28050 Nutrition Labeling Rules

Learn China GB 28050 nutrition label rules: the 1+4 panel, NRV percentages, language requirements and 2025 revision for exporters.

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GSO 2233 Nutrition Labeling in the GCC

Review GSO 2233 nutrition labeling requirements for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and GCC markets, including Arabic text and required nutrients.

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Codex Alimentarius: International Labeling Rules

Understand the Codex nutrition labeling baseline, how CAC/GL 2-1985 NRVs work and which countries or products it applies to.

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Supplement Facts vs Nutrition Facts: Differences

Compare Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts rules: serving basis, zero values, %DV, source ingredients and Other Ingredients.

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Cost Per Serving: How Food Businesses Calculate

Calculate cost per serving for a food business, including ingredients, packaging, labor, overhead, waste and yield; includes a worked example.

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UPC-A vs EAN-13 vs Code 128: Barcode Guide

Choose UPC-A, EAN-13 or Code 128 barcodes. Learn about GS1 GTINs, sizing, quiet zones and lot-level traceability.

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FDA Nutrition Label Rounding Rules (21 CFR 101)

See FDA nutrition label rounding rules for calories, nutrients and %DV under 21 CFR 101.9(c), with increments, zero cutoffs and examples.

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FALCPA and FASTER Act: Food Allergen Labeling

Learn US food allergen labeling under FALCPA and the FASTER Act: nine major allergens, Contains statements, sesame and advisory warnings.

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