NUTRITIONAL LABELING

Why is Nutritional labeling important?

Nutritional labeling is one of the most essential components for food based industry and is also a legal requirement to help consumers make informed choices about the food they buy. As per the FSSAI standards, any packaged food should have nutrition label on it.

Nutritional analysis allows us to determine and measure the food product’s nutritional composition, which is important to consumers, food producers and authorities. It also provides a competitive edge to food manufacturers over their competitors.

FAQs about Nutritional labeling

1) How do you get your nutrition facts label for your food product?

It is not difficult to get a nutritional label. You can get it from any FSSAI authorized food testing laboratories. You have to submit food product samples to a laboratory. Once the sample is tested, the laboratory will provide you with detailed nutritional facts for your food product.

2) What nutrients are required to be listed on the food label?

As per Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations 2011, the information about nutrients like vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, sugar, proteins and fats, along with their values, should be listed on food labels. Based on the results of food testing, nutritional facts along with the prescribed dietary limits of the food items shall be printed on the food labels.

3) How do you evaluate a food label?

Evaluating food labels will help you read nutritional components and make it easier for you to compare food products. Our team of experts conduct detailed and thorough label reviews to ensure compliance with the current regulatory requirements.

4) How does nutritional labeling help my food business?

Nutritional Labeling guarantees that products are compliant with the FSSAI regulations. Nutritional Labels assure and inform your consumers that the food is indeed nutritious, healthy and safe for consumption.

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