Nutrition label guides
By The Nutrition Labels team
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Plain guides for home bakers, farmers market stands and small food brands in the United States. Each one answers a question people ask before they print a label.
FDA Rounding Rules for Nutrition Facts Labels
How the FDA wants each value on a Nutrition Facts label rounded, with examples for calories, fat, sodium, carbs and vitamins.
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Cottage Food Label Rules: What Goes on the Label
What a cottage food label usually needs, when a Nutrition Facts panel is required, and how to check the rules for your state.
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Nutrition Label Exemptions for Small Businesses
Who can skip the Nutrition Facts label under the FDA small business and low-volume rules, and when you still need one.
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Nutrition Facts Label Formats: Standard, Tabular, Linear
When to use the standard, tabular or linear Nutrition Facts format, with the space rules for small packages.
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