Overview
What does the training cover?
- The mandatory label elements. An overview of 21 CFR 101: principal display panel and information panel, statement of identity, net contents, and the responsible party's name and address.
- Nutrition Facts. The current format, serving sizes and Daily Values, plus the special rules for small businesses and dual-column labels.
- Ingredients. Listing by common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight (21 CFR 101.4), food additives and GRAS status, and common mistakes.
- Allergens. Declaring the major food allergens, formatting "Contains" statements, and handling cross-contact wording.
- Claims. Structure/function, nutrient content and health claims, and how they're substantiated; organic, non-GMO and gluten-free wording.
- Country of origin. Required declarations and where they go, including where USDA rules apply to meat, dairy and produce.
- Supplements. Supplement Facts panels for supplement teams (21 CFR 101.36).
Who should take it?
- Food and drink manufacturers, in the US and abroad
- Supplement companies and formulators
- Private label brands and contract manufacturers
- Importers and exporters
- Regulatory affairs, QA and compliance managers
How is it delivered?
Online courses, live webinars or in-person training at your company.
FDA Labelling Training
What you'll need
- Your current labels or artwork, and any new designs in progress
- Your product list and the categories you sell into the US
- Who'll attend and what each person signs off
How it works
- 1
Scope it. Tell us your products, markets and team.
- 2
We tailor the syllabus to your categories (food, drink or supplements).
- 3
We deliver online, by webinar or on site.
- 4
Put it into practice. Follow up with a label review, or send one label for a free check.
Training or a label review?
Training builds your team's skills. A label review checks specific labels before you print.
Official sources
Related services: FDA labelling compliance · Free label check · Dietary supplement labelling