Labeling Resources for Food & Beverage Products
Proper labeling is critical for food safety, compliance, and consumer trust. Below, you'll find the most important resources from the FDA, USDA, GS1, and other trusted organizations. These tools can help you stay compliant, obtain UPC barcodes, create nutrition labels, and understand allergen and organic requirements.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Start here for general information about food labeling regulations, guidance documents, and updates.
https://www.fda.govFDA Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
This comprehensive guide covers everything from ingredient lists to font sizes, formatting rules, and claims.
Download the FDA Labeling GuideSmall Business Nutrition Labeling Exemptions
Learn if your business qualifies for exemptions from mandatory nutrition labeling.
FDA Small Business ExemptionsNutrition Facts Label: What’s New
The FDA has modernized nutrition facts labels. This guide breaks down what’s changed and what’s required.
See Nutrition Label ChangesGenerate Your Nutrition Label
Use these tools to generate nutrition facts labels for your products using ingredient data. Great for small batch producers.
Try ReciPal (Nutrition Label Generator)Food Allergen Labeling (FALCPA)
Mandatory labeling of the top 9 allergens is required under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.
Learn About Allergen LabelingUSDA Organic Labeling Requirements
If your product is certified organic, this guide explains how to use the USDA Organic seal correctly on your packaging.
View USDA Organic GuidelinesLabel Placement Requirements
Where should the Nutrition Facts panel go? What font size is required? Learn how to place labels correctly on your packaging.
See Placement Rules in FDA Guide (PDF)How to Get a UPC Barcode
To sell your product in stores or online, you’ll need a UPC. Register through GS1 US, the official source.
Register at GS1 USCalifornia Proposition 65
California requires labeling for products containing chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Check if this applies to you.
Prop 65 Labeling RequirementsNeed Help Applying Custom Labels?
Our team can print, apply, and deliver labeled packaging to save you time and ensure compliance.
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