Food export labeling requirements for the USA
To sell packaged food in the United States, the label needs an FDA Nutrition Facts panel, an ingredient list, allergen declarations, net quantity and the responsible business — in the FDA's format.
The Nutrition Facts panel
The panel uses the FDA format and a serving size derived from the reference amount for your product category. Nutrients are rounded the FDA way.
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, and the major food allergens must be declared in the wording US law expects.
Net quantity and responsible party
The net quantity and the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor appear on the pack.
At a glance
- FDA Nutrition Facts panel
- Ingredient list, descending order
- Allergen declaration
- Net quantity
- Responsible business name & address
Questions
Do I need an FDA-format nutrition panel to export to the USA?
Yes. Packaged food for US retail needs the FDA Nutrition Facts panel with a serving size derived from the reference amount for the product category.
Can LabelYog produce a US-ready label?
Yes — build the FDA panel and the required declarations from your recipe.
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