Food & Beverage FDA Nutrition Facts Label Maker
Formulate, format, and export commercial-grade Nutrition Facts labels compliant with modern FDA regulations. Features automatic FDA rounding, Major 9 allergen declarations, and vector PDF/SVG packaging exports.
1. Product & Serving Metadata21 CFR 101.9(b)
2. Mandatory Nutrients (FDA 2016 Standard)2,000 kcal Daily Values
Rendered in prominent 22pt+ bold font
Voluntary Nutrients
Optional disclosures (e.g. Mono/Poly fats, Vitamin A/C)
3. Ingredients & Major 9 AllergensFASTER Act 2023 / FALCPA
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21 CFR 101.9: FDA Nutrition Label Regulations Explained
Key requirements introduced in the 2016 modernized label update that every food manufacturer must follow.
Calories are required to be rendered in oversized bold type (minimum 16pt for standard packages, often 22–24pt). Serving sizes must reflect what people realistically consume (Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed - RACCs), not what they should consume.
Added sugars are indented directly under "Total Sugars" with both quantitative weight in grams and a % Daily Value (based on 50g per day limit). This distinguishes natural sugars (e.g. from fruit juice or milk) from syrups and refined cane sugars.
Vitamins A and C are no longer mandatory because deficiencies are rare in the modern American diet. They were replaced by Vitamin D (20mcg DV) and Potassium (4700mg DV), which are under-consumed public health concerns.
Effective January 1, 2023, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act added Sesame as the 9th major food allergen alongside Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans.
Official FDA Rounding Rules Cheat Sheet
| Nutrient | Insignificant (< Threshold) | Standard Increments | Higher Increments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | < 5 cal = 0 | ≤ 50 cal: Nearest 5 cal | > 50 cal: Nearest 10 cal |
| Total Fat & Sat Fat | < 0.5g = 0g | < 5g: Nearest 0.5g | ≥ 5g: Nearest 1g |
| Cholesterol | < 2mg = 0mg | 2–5mg = "less than 5mg" | > 5mg: Nearest 5mg |
| Sodium | < 5mg = 0mg | 5–140mg: Nearest 5mg | > 140mg: Nearest 10mg |
| Total Carbs, Fiber, Sugars, Protein | < 0.5g = 0g | < 1g = "less than 1g" | ≥ 1g: Nearest 1g |
How to use this tool
Enter the product and serving information
Product name, servings per container and the serving size as it will be declared on pack.
Enter the nutrient values
Calories, fats, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, sugars, protein and the four required micronutrients. Percent Daily Values are computed against the current FDA reference amounts.
Apply FDA rounding
Enter your raw lab values, then apply rounding to bring every declaration in line with 21 CFR 101.9(c). Fat under 0.5g becomes 0g, sodium under 5mg becomes 0mg, and cholesterol of 2 to 5mg is declared "less than 5mg".
Choose a format and export
Vertical, tabular or linear, depending on the space on pack. Export as vector PDF or SVG for artwork, or PNG for a mock-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do small businesses qualify for an exemption from FDA nutrition labeling?
Yes. Under the Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemption (21 CFR 101.9(j)(1) & (j)(18)), businesses that employ fewer than an average of 100 full-time equivalent employees and sell fewer than 100,000 units of a product in the United States in a 12-month period may qualify for an exemption, provided they file an annual notice with the FDA. However, if any nutrient content claim (e.g. "Low Fat", "High Fiber") or health claim is made on the packaging, the exemption is voided.
When should I use a Tabular / Horizontal layout instead of Vertical?
Under 21 CFR 101.9(d)(11), a tabular (horizontal) format is permitted when the total available continuous vertical space on the principal display panel or information panel is less than 3 inches (7.6 cm). It is widely used for beef jerky pouches, candy bars, shallow frozen entree trays, and wide packaging bags.
Is dietary fiber included in the Total Carbohydrate count?
Yes. On FDA Nutrition Facts labels, "Total Carbohydrate" is an umbrella category that encompasses Dietary Fiber, Total Sugars, Added Sugars, and complex starches. Dietary Fiber and Total Sugars are indented sub-categories of Total Carbohydrate.