How large must the Nutrition Facts label be?
There are no specific size requirements for the nutrition label. However, the “Nutrition Facts” heading must be in a type size larger than all other print size in the nutrition label (21 CFR 101.9(d)(2)). Minimum type sizes of 6 point and 8 point are required for the other information in the nutrition label (21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)), and there are minimum spacing requirements between lines of text (21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(ii)(C)). • L2. What are the minimum type sizes and other format requirements for the Nutrition Facts label? Answer: The illustration below indicates an example of the graphics FDA uses to display the Nutrition Facts label. Format requirements are specified in 21 CFR 101.9(d). • Overall • Nutrition Facts label is boxed with all black or one color type printed on a white or neutral background. • Typeface and Size • The Nutrition Facts label uses 6 point or larger Helvetica Black and/or Helvetica Regular type. In order to fit some formats the typography may be kerned as much
