Don’t Copy Your Competitor’s Label Mistakes

“But my competitor says ‘X’ on its label. Why can’t I?” I often hear this right after I’ve told a client that ‘X’ is not allowed under FDA food labeling regulations. I have a standard response: “Do you see people driving 80 when the speed limit is 60?” The fact that...

Final Compliance Deadlines for Nutrition Rules

As anticipated, the FDA has formally extended the timeline for compliance with its new rules regarding Nutrition Facts and Serving Sizes.    Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales have until January 1, 2020 to comply. All other manufacturers get an...