Dear Colleague,

Welcome to the fourth issue of LABEL ALERT EXTRA - Plan Packaging Changes, a practical implementation guide to navigating Nutrition 2016. After a summer digesting the new Nutrition final rule, we are back in force with the rest of our series to help you transition to the new Nutrition Facts panel.

If you haven't yet started, now is a critical time, as you have only about a year and a half to make all your labels comply and be on store shelves by the July 26, 2018 deadline.

To get started, dive into this month's installment, organized in the following sections:

| How-To Spotlight | Essential Checklist | Leverage Best Practices |

| Find Out More | Get Started Now |

Feel free to forward this newsletter to your team members who will be instrumental to your success as you navigate this journey together. Download our complimentary Style Guide. Be sure to read Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 if you haven't already, and stay tuned for our 5th installment next month: Audit Process, Data & Suppliers.

Step 4: Plan Packaging Changes

The fourth step in managing an effective transition is to plan your packaging changes - first by understanding which panel to choose, then by mapping your product set against four categories of changes.

Click the video link above to view a brief overview of these topics.

Here are the top ten factors to consider when planning your packaging changes:

Select the Required Panel:

Calculate total available labeling space
Identify available vertical space
Double check that mandatory dual columns do not apply

Inventory & Map Packaging Changes:

Identify products with data-only edits
Inventory panel size and front-of-pack adjustments
Flag claims changes and major impacts to brand identities

Categorize Products & Prioritize Phased Timeline:

Re-label panels with the same or smaller footprint
Re-format labels with larger panel sizes and/or changed claims
Re-package or Reformulate products with compromised brand identities
Line up your packaging resource team

PLC and sgsco are ready to support you with regulatory, design & pre-press services that help you plan packaging changes across your enterprise. Come to our Nutrition 2016 training November 2nd & 3rd where we have four full seminars covering regulatory, marketing, R&D and management sessions. Or visit us at PLMA Nov 13-15 in Chicago to learn about private label manufacturer and retail solutions for Nutrition 2016.
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Engage the experts who successfully guided clients through the recent on-pack EU Food Information Regulation changes. Visit the sgsco Nutrition 2016 Showcase Page on LinkedIn to learn more, comment and share. Read more at sgsco ...

If you have the time, we recommend browsing a few stories related to updating brand strategies below:

Previous Issues: Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |

Prime Label and SGS have formed a team dedicated to helping clients through this transition. Contact PLC or sgsco today or take a look at some existing resources:

Education:	Planning / Execution:
Nutrition for Regulatory Nutrition for Marketing & R&D 2016 Transition Strategies Nutrition EZ Form Software Industry Impact White Paper Nutrition 2016 JumpStart Service	Nutrition 2016 Style Guide Category Migration Maps Product Identity Impact Report Nutrition Facts Panels Category Nutrition Conversions Turnkey NFP Outsourcing