July 2025 - Vol. 25, No. 13
Hello from Food Label News! Today we’re launching a five-part series on FDA's "must have" food labeling requirements. Whether these articles serve as a refresher or offer new insight, we hope this series is a helpful resource for your toolbox. We’re also recapping our Insiders' recent collaboration with a public food and health safety organization.
In this issue:
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5 "Must-Haves" for FDA Food Labels
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The Inside Scoop
- Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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- Michelle Zimmerman, Labeling Manager, Alvarado Street Bakery
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Feature Article
5 "Must-Haves" for FDA Food Labels
All FDA-regulated food labels require five labeling components, each with a designated location within the label. The Principal Display Panel (the front of the package) must include a statement of identity and the net quantity of contents. The Information Panel (located on the right side or back of the package) must include the Nutrition Facts label, ingredient/allergen statement, and signature line. In the next several issues of Food Label News, we'll share key take-aways for each of these requirements.
