Are Nutrition Facts labels required on all foods?
The Nutrition Facts label (an example is illustrated in –>VII L2) is required on most food packages labeled. The illustration indicates FDA’s typeface and style to help assure readibility and conspicuousness. Not all of these type specifications are required. The mandatory type specifications are listed in 21 CFR 101.9(d). Unlike the illustrative examples in this guidance, (1) Any legible type style may be used, not just Helvetica, (2) The heading Nutrition Facts must be the largest type size in the nutrition label (i.e., it must be larger than 8-point, but does not need to be 13-point), and (3) There is no specific thickness required for the three bars that separate the central sections of the nutrition label. 21 CFR 101.9(a) and 21 CFR 101.9(a)(1) Below are listed categories providing exemptions or special provisions for nutrition labeling. A food package loses those exemptions, which are asterisked, if a nutrition claim is made or nutrition information is provided: Summary of Exemp
