Added Sugars is a required label nutrient in the 2016 food labeling regulations and, as such, manufacturers have questions about compliance. This blog talks about what to do when your…
Tag: Labeling & Compliance
FDA Updates Labeling Guidance for Single-Ingredient Sugars, Honey, Maple Syrup, Cranberries
On June 18, 2019, the FDA released a final guidance document to clarify how to display Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts panel for single-ingredient sugar products, such as table…
Using the Attributes Feature in Genesis R&D for Tracking BE Material and other Recipe Characteristics
We added a feature to Genesis R&D — Attributes — to help you track specific properties in your Ingredients and Recipes in order to comply with mandatory labeling laws for…
Food Product Labeling and Packaging 101
The FDA regulates most packaged foods sold in the United States and has specific requirements for what elements a package must contain (a Nutrition Facts panel, for example). In order…
How to Create a FDA-Compliant Nutrition Facts Label
The creation of government-compliant nutrition labels is one of the fundamental uses of Genesis R&D. And it’s easier than you’d expect. As long as you have your ingredient data entered…
Considerations for Implementing the FDA's Restaurant Menu Labeling Laws
The FDA has published a guide to inform consumers about the Menu Labeling regulations and where they can find nutrition information. This recent guide brings up a good question: Are…