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Plain-language definitions of the compliance terms, regulations, and label jargon food brands run into most — FDA, EU, UK, and GCC.
Natasha's Law mandates full ingredient and allergen labeling on pre-packed for direct sale foods in GB, ensuring consumer safety.
The 14 UK Allergens are specific food allergens that must be declared on food labels in the UK to protect consumers with allergies and intolerances.
PPDS (Prepacked for Direct Sale) refers to food that is packaged at the same place it is offered or sold to consumers and is in that packaging before it is ordered or selected.
Sesame is not a tree nut; it is a seed. It is commonly used in food products but differs from tree nuts like almonds or walnuts.
QUID (Quantitative Ingredient Declaration) requires food labels in Great Britain to specify the percentage of key ingredients in the product when they are highlighted in the name or emphasized in any way.
NRV (Nutrient Reference Values) are guidelines indicating the daily amounts of nutrients required to meet the needs of most people in the UK, facilitating nutritional labeling and dietary planning.
Net Quantity refers to the amount of product in a package, excluding the weight or volume of the packaging itself, as required by Canadian food labeling regulations.
Serving size is the standardized amount of food typically consumed in one sitting, as determined by the FDA, to help consumers understand nutritional information and compare products.
%DV (Daily Value) indicates how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. Based on a 2,000-calorie daily intake, it helps consumers gauge nutrient content and make dietary choices.
HFSS refers to foods high in fat, sugar, and salt, often subject to advertising restrictions in the UK to reduce obesity and improve public health.
Novel food in the US refers to foods or ingredients that have not been widely consumed by humans, requiring evaluation and approval by regulatory bodies before entering the market.
Net weight is the actual weight of the product excluding packaging, while gross weight includes the product and its packaging. Used in shipping and labeling.
UK Traffic Light Labelling is a front-of-pack nutrition labelling system that uses color coding to indicate levels of fat, saturated fat, sugars, and salt in food products, helping consumers make healthier choices.
A Structure/Function Claim describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient in maintaining normal structure or function in humans, without implying treatment of disease.
The Principal Display Panel (PDP) is the portion of a food package label that is most likely to be seen by the consumer at the time of purchase, typically on the front of the package.
The Statement of Identity is the name of a food product, clearly indicating its nature and use, as required by US regulations for proper consumer understanding.
PDCAAS, or Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score, measures protein quality based on human amino acid requirements and digestibility.
IU (International Units) is a measurement used to quantify vitamins, hormones, and other substances based on their biological activity or effect, rather than weight or volume.