Food Labeling & Nutrition
These FDA Food Labeling web pages address the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary. We refer to these products as "conventional" foods. For detailed information on dietary supplements, a special category of products that comes under the general umbrella of foods, but which has separate labeling requirements, see "Dietary Supplements."*
* Terms such as "functional foods" or "nutraceuticals" are widely used in the marketplace. Such foods are regulated by FDA under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, even though they are not specifically defined by law.
What's New
September 2019
August 2019
- Guidance for Industry: Policy Related to Cranberry Products with Added Flavorings
- Guidance for Industry: Converting Units of Measure for Folate, Niacin, and Vitamins A, D, and E on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
- Fact Sheet: FDA's Implementation of Menu Labeling Moving Forward
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
- Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have or Have Not Been Derived From Genetically Engineered Plants
- Draft Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Food Has or Has Not Been Derived From Genetically Engineered Atlantic Salmon
December 2018
Popular Topics
- Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
- Menu and Vending Machines Labeling Requirements
- Sodium Reduction
- Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods
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Guidance/Regulations
- Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide
- All Labeling & Nutrition Guidance and Regulations
- Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemption
- CFR Title 21 Food and Drugs Part 101 Food Labeling