Labeling violations are among the leading causes of the US FDA refusing entry and destroying food shipments at US ports.
Our FDA Label Review Service helps you prevent costly delays and potential product detention.
If you face challenges in designing FDA-compliant product labels or have questions regarding:
- Ingredient and color additive compliance
- Serving size determination
- Nutrition or Supplement Facts panels
- Marketing claims and taglines
- Overall FDA labeling requirements
We are here to help you. At Liberty Management Group, our experts review your label, identify compliance gaps, and provide a revised, ready-to-use FDA-compliant version.
Commonly Asked FAQs
1. What is FDA label compliance?
FDA label compliance means that a product’s label meets the requirements set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
2. Does the FDA approve product labels before marketing?
No. The FDA does not preapprove food labels. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring compliance.
3. What information must appear on a food product label?
- Statement of identity
- Correct declaration of Net content
- Declaration of Ingredients
- Allergen information
- Nutrition or Supplement Facts panels
Example: Non-compliant vs. Corrected Label
4. Are ingredient names required to follow a specific format?
Yes. Example: Preservatives must be identified as preservatives in the ingredient declaration.
5. Are claims regulated by the FDA?
Yes. Each claim needs to be evaluated for specific regulations before being placed on the label.
6. Does FDA review labels during facility registration?
No. Compliance responsibility remains with the company.
7. What happens if a product label is not FDA-compliant?
Non-compliant labels may result in product detention, refusal at ports, warning letters, or recalls.
