September 2026 - Vol. 26, No. 18
Hello, all! What happens when a food label designer throws in a second principal display panel? We’re setting the record straight as we help a reader navigate secondary PDPs. We’re also sharing the latest on the efforts to define and better regulate ultra-processed foods, inspired by our recent Office Hours workshop with two food law attorneys. We invite you to join these conversations and tap into our robust community of resources by taking advantage of our Insiders enrollment, open now through September 21. Until next month, thank you for connecting with us!
In this issue:
• Back for Seconds: Working with Multiple PDPs
• Food Labeler Spotlight
• Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Reader Q+A
Answers to your important questions
Q: I’m reviewing a label for canned beans that includes a principal display panel, information panel, and second principal display panel (in that order). Is this layout allowed?
K.B., Regulatory & Labeling Compliance Specialist, Pennsylvania
A: Yes, the use of multiple principal display panels (PDPs) is allowed on food and beverage products as long as the required information is printed on each PDP. When multiple PDPs are used, the information panel (IP) may be positioned on the right-hand side of any of the PDPs.
