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FDA's Front-of-Pack Proposal & Other New Updates
The FDA has announced a proposed rule to require front-of-pack nutrition labeling on food packages. This follows several other new regulatory actions on Allergens, Date Labeling, FD&C Red No. 3, etc. Join PLC for a preview of the proposed front-of-pack requirements and discussion on its potential impacts, along with the other recent agency actions and recommended next steps.
FDA Updates to Healthy Claims
The FDA recently announced the long awaited “Healthy” Final rule: Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”. Join PLC for a preview of the new rule and learn best practices for ensuring compliance. If you are interested in learning more about the impact of the new changes to “Healthy”, we would like to invite you to to attend our Nutrition Webinar Series.
Required Features & Mistakes
Join Jesse Zuehlke and Prime Label Consultants for a free webinar covering the fundamental requirements of food labeling in the United States and the most common mistakes made with each. Intended for both novices and experienced labelers, this introductory session is packed with insights from our experts and an important precursor to PLC’s FDA Labeling and USDA Labeling webinar series'.
Understanding USDA Approval
This webinar is led by PLC, and will help us kick off our USDA Labeling Series. It’s designed for anyone looking to better understand the USDA label approval process, when labels can be generically approved, and what we can expect with the upcoming changes to regulations.
Intro to Nutrition Labeling
This webinar is led by PLC, and will help us kick off our Nutrition Labeling Series. It’s designed for anyone responsible for the nutrition labeling of food and beverage products, so if you’re interested in learning more about the nuances of nutrition labeling, we encourage you to sign up below.
This webinar has been previously recorded.
Bioengineered Labeling
This webinar provides an overview of the Bioengineered (BE) labeling requirement. BE labeling has complex rules, depending on your ingredient list, crop source, country of origin, federal agency jurisdiction and sales channel. Find out in this 45-minute seminar if this rule applies to you.
This online 30-minute session, followed by over 15 minutes of Q&A, will cover: * Overview of the Bioengineered Disclosure Standard - requirements, timeline & enforcement * Regulated entities & covered foods * BE Disclosure options * Record keeping & refinement options * Considerations for BE claims
What to Expect from the USDA's School Nutrition Update
The Food and Nutrition Service at the USDA recently released regulatory notice about plans to update the nutrition standards and strengthen the Buy American provision in school meal programs. Notably, this rulemaking would limit added sugar and further limit sodium in school breakfast and lunch foods, while increasing the number of whole grain options.
Join PLC and Patricia Phillips from Phillips Resources to review the details of the proposed school meal standards and learn best practices for ensuring compliance. This free 30-minute webinar includes 10 minutes of live Q&A.
Explore the distinct labeling regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture, which may vary from those of the Food and Drug Administration.This webinar series provides a comprehensive foundation, covering essential aspects of labeling, claim compliance, and insights from Consultants with expertise on diverse sources of rules, policies, and regulations. This program is designed to cover USDA labeling, claim substantiation, and effective practices for label approvals and recordkeeping, optimizing your efforts to ensure product compliance. Each 2-hour session is live and offers dedicated time for Q&A.
Foundations of USDA Labeling
The USDA has its own set of labeling regulations that can differ from those of the FDA. If you are new to labeling USDA products, or simply need a refresher, this webinar presents a thorough foundation of USDA labeling for meat, poultry, or egg product labels. Learn the mandatory labeling features as well as common additional elements. During this session, we will discuss:
USDA Labeling Claims
Meat and poultry products have a range of specific requirements for product claims, including animal raising, geographic origin, ingredient value add, nutrient content, and more. Learn claim requirements, and gain an understanding of factors triggering USDA review and approval. During this session, we will discuss:
USDA Approval Roadmap: Generic, LPDS, and Recordkeeping
Prior approval by FSIS is required for labels used on meat and poultry products, and understanding whether label artwork requires review may be a critical factor in product development timelines. Learn how USDA approves labels, which types are eligible for in-house, generic approval, and explore recommended best practices for label submission and recordkeeping. During this session, we will discuss:
Food and Drug Administration label requirements can be confusing, and trends change at a fast pace. FDA label requirements can be confusing, and trends change at a fast pace. In addition to stringent content and wording requirements, food labels must also comply with size, color, language, and location rules. Claims are also a moving target with many subtleties in wording and design. Learn the basics of FDA labeling rules and keep up with the latest developments. Each 2-hour session is live and offers dedicated time for Q&A.
Mandatory Labeling Features
Are you responsible for label creation, regulatory compliance, artwork design or review? This session offers a comprehensive overview of the FDA’s mandatory features for retail food and beverage labels. Whether you are new to labeling or need to brush up on requirements, this session will enhance your labeling expertise and provide the key information you need to ensure your products meet basic requirements! This session will enable attendees to:
Nutrition Labeling
Nutrition labeling requirements can feel like solving a challenging puzzle - fun and complex at the same time, and a source of a lot of time spent. This program will provide a crash course on how to create a Nutrition Facts Panel that is complete, compliant and customized to your product labels. This session will enable attendees to:
Label Claims & Enforcement
Food labels are in their "marketing claim era" - brimming with claims and no stopping! As consumer interests evolve, so does the gap between regulated and undefined claims. Join this session to gain key insights into the top FDA label claims. This session will enable attendees to:
From regulators to marketing departments, nutrition is subject to a lot of interest. Navigating the regulations and many references to execute compliant labeling can be overwhelming. Learn about the technical fundamentals for creating Nutrition Facts Panels for retail food and beverage products under federal regulation - the result: nutrition labeling that meets regulatory requirements, helps consumers, and maximizes product positioning. Each 2-hour session is live and offers dedicated time for Q&A.
Nutrient Data & Graphics
This program will delve into the essential components of creating a compliant nutrition facts panel, focusing on data and graphic requirements. We’ll explore mandatory versus optional nutrients, the influence of marketing on panel design and requirements for data accuracy. You’ll also learn about proper rounding procedures and the importance of definitions and recordkeeping for specific nutrients. This session will enable attendees to:
Serving Size and Multi-Column Labeling
Ensuring the correct serving size is essential for a compliant nutrition facts panel - get the serving size wrong and all of the information on the panel could be non-compliant. This session will provide a framework for evaluating and determining the appropriate serving size for your products. Additionally, the session will cover when dual columns are mandatory or optional and explore requirements that allow for flexibility which could benefit your products. This session will enable attendees to:
Nutrient Content Claims
Nutrient content claims are tightly regulated, providing clear guidelines but also presenting complex challenges in execution. This session will cover how to evaluate qualifying and disqualifying nutrient levels, craft accurate accompanying information and disclosure statements and assess the impact of claims on the nutrition facts panel. Join us to gain practical insights and strategies for ensuring your nutrient content claims are compliant and effectively communicated. This session will enable attendees to:
Canada has recently updated its food labeling requirements. In addition, it is up to food manufacturers to ensure their product labels are compliant before they go to market, and the regulations can be difficult to interpret. Learn the regulations that govern food labeling in Canada, and the differences with US labeling and CFIA enforcement. This training includes 2, 3-hour live sessions and offers dedicated time for Q&A.
All Mexican labels were required to meet the latest food labeling requirements by 2021. Attend this comprehensive seminar for an in-depth review of NOM-051 labeling standards, including the upcoming phase 3 requirements. Leveraging 20 years of experience, TechLink will share tips and recommendations on how to better label your items. This half-day training will take place in-person at the Food Label Conference in Washington DC.
Thursday, March 14th | 2:00 - 2:50 PM ET
Speaker: Kathy J. Laviolette, Dairy Products Specialist II | NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets | Milk Control
While federal agencies such as the FDA and USDA establish overarching standards, states may also have their own specific regulations. In the realm of dairy product labeling, a complex regulatory landscape exists, involving both federal and state governments. This 50-minute, virtual session will be presented from the perspective of a Dairy Labeling and Standards expert with the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. We'll discuss foundational dairy labeling requirements and gain insight on the State Department's crucial involvement in establishing standards, performing inspections, addressing consumer concerns and enforcement actions against companies that violate labeling regulations.
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If you’re involved in any aspect of food labeling, you know how hard it can be to make sense of CFR requirements—and more than ever, processors are becoming increasingly responsible for the accuracy of their labels. The good news is, we're here to help! Put the wealth of PLC's labeling expertise at your fingertips with our labeling manuals—designed in cooperation with former government labeling officials to give you the ultimate labeling resource you won't find anywhere else.
This manual is designed as a self-study guide to the complicated calculations of nutritional labeling. And as a convenient desk reference, this manual is designed for your constant use. This exceptional, 300-page volume:
Whether used as a handy reference or a critical training tool, Essential Guide is an indispensable resource for all your USDA labeling questions. Now updated and expanded to reflect important changes in federal regulations, this 230-page manual includes:
Give your labeling staff the strong foundation they need, in a language and format that’s easy to understand. Order yours today!
Order Now!If you’re involved in any aspect of food labeling, you know how hard it can be to make sense of CFR requirements—and more than ever, processors are becoming increasingly responsible for the accuracy of their labels. The good news is, we're here to help! Put the wealth of PLC's labeling expertise at your fingertips with our labeling manuals—designed in cooperation with former government labeling officials to give you the ultimate labeling resource you won't find anywhere else.
This manual is designed as a self-study guide to the complicated calculations of nutritional labeling. And as a convenient desk reference, this manual is designed for your constant use. This exceptional, 300-page volume:
Whether used as a handy reference or a critical training tool, Essential Guide is an indispensable resource for all your USDA labeling questions. Now updated and expanded to reflect important changes in federal regulations, this 230-page manual includes:
Give your labeling staff the strong foundation they need, in a language and format that’s easy to understand. Order yours today!
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