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…
Tag: Mexico Nutrition Labels
Phase 2 of Mexico’s Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Updates
Food and beverage manufacturers that sell products in Mexico have had to make a lot of adjustments to food packages in the past few years. The biggest change has been…
Genesis Foods 11.13: Mexico and Canada Food Label Enhancements Released
The latest release of Genesis Foods, Version 11.13, is rolling out to customers this week. To continuously meet increasing regulatory demand, Genesis Foods will now include Phase 2 of the updated…
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…
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,…