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Packaged Food Label Maker

Packaged food labels in the US need six things: the name of the food, the net quantity, the Nutrition Facts panel, the ingredient list, the major allergens, and the name and address of the business behind it. Our maker builds the three parts that take real work, from your recipe, and shows you where everything goes on the package.

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Packaged food label on a cracker box, front and side panels, with the name, net weight, Nutrition Facts, ingredients and address marked
What is free

Build the information panel for free

See the regulated parts of your package label before you pay.

Nutrition Facts panelIn the format that fits your box, bag or jar.
Ingredient statementHeaviest first, with sub-ingredients in parentheses.
Contains statementThe major allergens in your recipe, named the way the law asks.
Servings per containerWorked out from your package size and serving size.
Required

The six parts of a packaged food label

Every food in package form sold in the US carries these, unless a specific exemption applies.

01Statement of identityThe common name of the food, in bold, on the front panel: "Rosemary Crackers".21 CFR 101.3
02Net quantity of contentsWeight, measure or count, like "Net wt 6 oz", placed in the bottom 30% of the front panel.21 CFR 101.7
03Nutrition FactsServing size, calories and the required nutrients with % Daily Values.21 CFR 101.9
04Ingredient listEvery ingredient by its common name, in descending order by weight.21 CFR 101.4
05Major allergensA "Contains" line or allergen names in the ingredient list, for all 9 major allergens.FD&C Act 403(w)
06Name and place of businessYour business name with city, state and ZIP. Add "Distributed by" or "Manufactured for" if someone else makes it.21 CFR 101.5
Placement

Where each part goes on the package

FrontPrincipal display panelThe side shoppers see on the shelf. It holds the name of the food and the net quantity.21 CFR 101.3, 101.7
SideInformation panelThe panel just to the right of the front. Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergens and your address go here, together, with nothing in between.21 CFR 101.2
SizeReadable typeRequired text on these panels must be at least 1/16 inch tall, with a few exceptions for tiny packages.21 CFR 101.2(c)
Who does what

What we make for your packaging, and what you add

We makeThe Nutrition Facts panel, ingredient statement and Contains line, as vector PDF and SVG files your designer can place at actual size.
You addYour product name, net quantity and business address, in your package design.
You keepA calculation report with the source of every number, for a retailer, co-packer or inspector who asks.
When you pay

Pay only when you print

$29Single labelMost chosenDownload PDF, SVG or PNG, print on sheets, and get the calculation report. Kept for 2 years.
$69Bundles3 labels. Or 10 for $199. Credits never expire.
$399/yrUnlimitedThat is $33.25 a month. Every label for your own company, price locked while you stay.
Questions

Packaged food label questions

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The statement of identity, net quantity, Nutrition Facts, ingredient list, major allergens, and the name and place of business. Small businesses and small packages can qualify for certain nutrition label exemptions.

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