These FDA Food Labeling web pages address the labeling requirements for foods under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its amendments. Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary. We refer to these products as "conventional" foods. For detailed information on dietary supplements, a special category of products that comes under the general umbrella of foods, but which has separate labeling requirements, see "Dietary Supplements."*

* Terms such as "functional foods" or "nutraceuticals" are widely used in the marketplace. Such foods are regulated by FDA under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, even though they are not specifically defined by law.

What's New

Topics

• FDA’s Nutrition Initiatives
• Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
• Menu and Vending Machines Labeling Requirements
• Sodium Reduction
• Food Allergies
• Gluten-Free Labeling
• Dietary Fiber
• Nutrition Education Resources & Materials
• Label Claims for Food & Dietary Supplements
• Nutrition Labeling Information for Restaurants & Retail Establishments
• Food Standards (includes Inventory of Temporary Marketing Permits Granted under 21 U.S.C. 341 for Definitions and Standards of Identity for Food)

Related Content

• Trans Fat
• Healthy People Initiative

Guidance/Regulations

• Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide
• All Labeling & Nutrition Guidance and Regulations
• Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemption
• CFR Title 21 Food and Drugs Part 101 Food Labeling