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Navigate FDA and DSHEA regulations with confidence. Our AI-powered tool ensures your food and supplement labels meet all US requirements for allergens, nutrition facts, supplement facts, and health claims.

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Understanding US Food Labeling Requirements

The United States has comprehensive food labeling regulations enforced by the FDA and USDA, ensuring consumer safety and transparency.

FDA Regulations
Food and Drug Administration oversees most packaged foods, dietary supplements, and beverages
  • Nutrition Facts Panel
  • Allergen Labeling
  • Ingredient Lists
USDA Requirements
United States Department of Agriculture regulates meat, poultry, and egg products
  • Meat & Poultry Labels
  • Organic Certification
  • Country of Origin
State Regulations
Individual states may have additional requirements beyond federal standards
  • California Prop 65
  • GMO Labeling
  • Local Requirements

US Major Food Allergen Requirements

The FDA recognizes 9 major food allergens that must be clearly declared on food labels

Milk

Eggs

Fish

Crustacean shellfish

Tree nuts

Peanuts

Wheat

Soybeans

Sesame

Allergen Declaration Requirements

Allergens must be declared either in the ingredient list or in a separate "Contains" statement. The allergen name must be written in plain English and match the ingredient name exactly.

Nutrition Facts Panel Requirements

The FDA requires specific nutrition information to be displayed in a standardized format

Required Nutrition Information

Mandatory Nutrients:

  • • Total calories
  • • Total fat, saturated fat, trans fat
  • • Cholesterol
  • • Sodium
  • • Total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, total sugars
  • • Protein
  • • Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium

Additional Requirements:

  • • Serving size and servings per container
  • • % Daily Value for nutrients
  • • Added sugars declaration
  • • Updated format (2016 revision)

Common US Compliance Issues

Avoid these frequent mistakes that can lead to FDA warning letters and product recalls

Incorrect Allergen Declaration

Missing or unclear allergen information, especially for tree nuts and shellfish varieties

Product recall, FDA warning
Nutrition Facts Errors

Incorrect serving sizes, missing nutrients, or outdated format

Label revision required
Ingredient List Issues

Incomplete ingredient lists, incorrect order, or missing sub-ingredients

Compliance violation
Health Claims Violations

Unauthorized health claims or misleading statements

FDA enforcement action

How LabelGuard Ensures US Compliance

Our AI-powered platform checks your labels against the latest FDA and USDA requirements

Real-time FDA Updates

Stay current with the latest FDA guidance documents and regulation changes

Allergen Validation

Comprehensive checking of all 9 major allergens and their derivatives

Nutrition Facts Verification

Ensure your nutrition panel meets 2016 FDA requirements and calculations are accurate

Ingredient Compliance

Verify ingredient lists, sub-ingredients, and processing aids are properly declared

Health Claims Review

Check that all health and nutrition claims are FDA-authorized and properly qualified

State Requirements

Include state-specific requirements like California Prop 65 and GMO labeling laws

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