Consumers are accustomed to checking the Nutrition Facts panel on the back or side of a packaged food item for information about ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. In recent years, calls…
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How Carbs Are Calculated in Different Countries
Does the carbohydrate value on my label include fiber? The answer is yes… or no! It depends on where you live. The dictionary defines “carbohydrate” as any of various neutral…
Using Genesis R&D to Comply with the UK's Food Information Allergen Declaration Amendment
Starting Oct. 1, 2021, all prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods in the UK must include on the product packaging a full list of ingredients with any allergens emphasized (in…
Displaying Your Serving Size Using a Common Household Measure in English, French, and Spanish
When you create a Nutrition Facts label for foods sold in the U.S. or Canada, regulations require the serving size be displayed as a common household measure (e.g. cup, teaspoon,…
How the Display of Voluntary Nutrients Differs by Country/Region
Most commercial food products sold around the world require varying degrees of nutrition content and ingredient disclosure on their packaging. In countries where the regulations are more stringently codified, the…
How Calories are Calculated in Different Countries
How you calculate Calories for your food product depends largely on where you will sell your product and the laws governing the food labeling in that country or region. This…