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…
Tag: Mexico Nutrition Labels
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,…
Creating Mexico Front-of-Package Warning Seals and Statements
On March 27, 2020, Mexico made several amendments to its food labeling regulations (Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010). These revisions included an overhaul of the Front-of-Package requirements — how they look,…
Overview of Mexico's Front-of-Pack and Nutrition Labeling Regulation Updates
Updated nutrition labeling regulations for Mexico became final on March 27, 2020, and will be rolled out in three implementation phases. To assist with compliance, ESHA has incorporated these regulations…
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…