May 2025 - Vol. 25, No. 9
Hi, everyone! It’s often said, “Change is the only constant in life” and this adage certainly proves true in the world of food labeling. Change has been brewing for food labeling in Mexico since the new front-of-package labeling rules first took effect in 2020. Today we’re sharing key takeaways about this three-phase rollout. Is the final phase quickly approaching or is the rollout coming to a close? We’ll catch you up to speed on this and the latest buzz from our Insiders community.
In this issue:
- Front and Center: Mexico's FOP Labeling
- The Inside Scoop
- Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
"We continue to love working with Food Consulting Company and are proud to be a loyal customer! We appreciate their quick turnaround times, ease of understanding reports, and the ability to get all of our questions answered. Their service is professional, yet personable. I now direct our new customers to use Food Consulting Company, as well!"
- Stacey Kalwies, Food Safety QA Director, Smitty Bee Honey, Inc.
Feature Article
Front and Center: Mexico's FOP Labeling
Food manufacturers selling products in Mexico have been navigating front-of-package labeling since the country first implemented the required warning system in 2020. The law requires black-and-white octagon-shaped symbols on the front, upper-right corner of food packages when a food exceeds a certain amount of critical nutrients: calories, sugar, saturated fat, trans fat, and/or sodium.
