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Grab N Go Food Labels

In 1967, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act required all “consumer commodities” to label contents and manufacturer information. The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act means all food manufacturers and brands must list ingredients, nutritional information, and place of creation and distribution. Subsequent regulations required the display of known allergens and total calories on the food labels. The regulations also include restaurants with grab-and-go food items.

MenuCalc assists establishments with creating FDA-compliant food labels and nutritional facts for their grab-and-go items. The Food Label system allows restaurant owners to add or change nutritional information and ingredients or adjust the overall layout of a food label sticker through our portal.

With MenuCalc, you can create more innovative and faster food labels, providing consumers with all the necessary information. In addition, with our ingredient and nutritional insights platform, you can build healthy displays and allergen reports in one place. 

MenuCalc helps restaurants make FDA-compliant food label stickers consumers today have come to expect at the level of nutritional restaurants. We understand the struggle and strive to lighten your load.

Does Your Product Require a Food Label?

There are some exemptions to the FDA’s label laws. However, it might be prudent to include labels anyway. It’s essential to consider consumer awareness when deciding what information to provide on your products. Regulation requirements were created to help battle the increasing rate of obesity in America. Consumers appreciated having the facts on the food label so much that they began to request information from every establishment. 

You do not have to label your products if:

  • You employ fewer than 100 full-time employees
  • Manufacture fewer than 100,000 units of a product each year in the U.S.

Note: At the above amounts, you have to file an annual exemption notice with the FDA

  • Your annual gross sales are equal to or less than $500,000
  • Your food and dietary supplement sales are similar to or less than $50,000

If you run a Micro business and:

  • Do not import
  • Employ fewer than ten full-time employees annually
  • Sell few than 10,000 units per year

Note: The above exemption qualifications do not require an exemption notice.

The exemptions do have exceptions to be aware of:

  • You must label each product if you display any nutrient content claims. Claims include, but are not limited to, low fat, sugar-free, and source of vitamins or other nutrients.

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FDA Regulations for Food Labeling 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a list of regulations regarding food labeling. Manufacturers must carefully follow each rule to ensure they stay within the rules:

  • A statement identifying the contents in English
  • The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, and distributor
  • The net quantity of contents: weight, measure, or numerical count (The measurement must be in both the metric and U.S. customary systems).
  • Ingredients in descending order of weight
  • Nutritional information such as calories, sugar content, vitamins, and minerals
  • Foods from any of the eight most common allergens must be disclosed: Milk, fish, egg, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soybeans, and peanuts (Starting in 2023, the FDA will add sesame to the list of allergens required to be on food labels.)
  • The food item’s country of origin
  • Chemicals and food additives and their purpose in the product.
  • Juice beverages must say what percentage of the liquid is juice
  • Juice from concentrate must indicate that it has other ingredients

Create Food Label Stickers with MenuCalc

MenuCalc is a one-stop solution for accurate nutrition insights and food label stickers. Get both nutrition and allergen information instantly. You can meet the needs of your allergen-sensitive customer and comply with FDA by using our new allergen-flagging feature. This intelligent tool detects any of the top food allergens for accurate menu labeling. In addition, you can change the ingredients list, nutrition panel, and layout of the sticker with the food label portal. 

This feature is perfect for creating a Nutrition Facts Panel for your products. Download your allergen statement with your label to stay safe and comply with FDA requirements. Our online nutrition analysis software is designed specifically for the food industry. The FDA considers all regulations during the label-making process.

You can use MenuCalc in-house or live chat with a certified menu labeling expert if you need assistance. Built-in tutorials ensure you can use our services with ease. Menucalc is here to ensure you receive all your nutritional and allergen facts without or without a degree in nutrition.

You can also have your recipes and ingredients reviewed by one of our experienced FDA-Certified Nutritionists. Schedule a free, private consultation with one of our Nutritionists today.