new nutrition facts

Here are answers to your important questions regarding the FDA’s final ruling for the revised Nutrition Facts Label:

When can I get the new label?

Our software provider, Esha, has provided us that the updated patch and we can now produce the new label. 

When do I need to have the new Nutrition Facts on my food product by?

January 1, 2020 is the compliance date. However, an extra year is given for manufacturers who have less than $10 million in annual sales.

What should I do now?

We will need the nutrition information, for all your ingredients and sub-ingredients, updated with the newly added nutrients: Potassium, Vitamin D and Added Sugars. If you use a flour, for example, then you will need to get that updated information for us in either a 100gram report or their updated Nutrition Facts – before we can complete your label.

If you would like to change to the new label as quickly as possible, then we suggest you start to gather this information now. You may need to call your suppliers to find out when they will be updating their products with these new nutrients.

What are the changes to the nutrition facts label?

There is a lot of information for us to share with you regarding these changes; however, for now, this helpful infographic may give you a general understanding of the differences. Click here to see the infographic. 

 

Here is a quick overview of the differences between the 'old' and 'new' Nutrition Facts Label:

The final ruling on the NEW Nutrition Facts Panel has been announced today. The changed facts panel is an effort to reduce America’s increasing obesity rates and related diseases.  Michelle Obama, who has been a fervent supporter of the revised nutrition facts, made the announcement today during the Partnership for a Healthier America summit.

In the next few days, we will be putting together a more comprehensive review of the changes and the impacts they will have on your food business. But for now, here are some of the key points:

·       Compliance date is July 26, 2018; however, an additional year will be given for food manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual sales.

·       “Added Sugar” declaration will be included.

·       Calories and servings will be more prominent.

·       Updated serving sizes for the RACC to come.

·       Dual Column labels will be required for foods with the RACC of 200% to 300%.

·       New nutrients Vitamin D and Potassium to be added (Vitamins A & C no longer required).

What should you do now?

Just hold tight a few more days. The industry was just sent out the guidance late this morning. As of today, the updated software is not available for us to produce the new label. We are awaiting an announcement from Esha, our analysis software company, regarding the timeline for the updates to come through.

Meanwhile, we will be pouring over the new regulations and will have more details coming to you early next week.

For more information on the New Nutrition Facts, visit: https://rlfoodtestinglaboratory.com/food-industry-resources/fda-nutrition-label-changes