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A Simplified Guide to Creating Nutrition Facts Labels

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Anand Mohan

Companies and individuals who process and sell food must provide a Nutrition Facts label on their food products. The FDA website provides comprehensive detail on federal regulations, but the wealth of regulatory information appears complex and overwhelming to owners of small and very small companies.

This resource provides a simplified guide to understanding Nutrition Facts label components, formatting, regulatory exemptions to labeling requirements, and answers to general questions on creating a complete and accurate label.


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