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Volume 12, Number 1 - January 2011 Happy New Year from Food Label News. As 2011 kicks off, we offer a toast to our readers and wish you all a healthy and prosperous year ahead. In 2011, we're embarking on a new case study program to communicate effective solutions to important food label issues. We invite our valued clients to showcase the work we've done together. We'll feature 4 to 6 companies in this newsletter and on our website and you’ll have the case study to support your own marketing initiatives. To be a part of the program, simply send an email to clientservice@foodlabels.com. Logos of all companies who express an interest will be highlighted on our website – it's free marketing to improve your search engine rankings. |
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In this issue you'll find:
Karen C. Duester, President |
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"Thank you, thank you - I value getting this information. It is so informative!"
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Year's Most Popular Reader Q&A's Congratulations to the three Food Label News subscribers who we honored with a $25 check for their contributions. We thank these winners for submitting questions that ranked the highest among our readers. The 2010 winners and links to answers for their questions are:
For answers to these and other Food Label News reader questions, see the Reader Q&A Archive |
Keeping You Current FSIS news release outlines new Nutrition Facts Panel requirement for meat/poultry products Federal Register notice establishes 1/1/14 as uniform compliance date for FDA food labeling regulations issued in 2011 & 2012 From the Archive
Answers to Questions from Food Label News readers
Expand your network in food labeling. Join the Food Label Community on LinkedIn |
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Food Label News will continue to respond to one question per month as space permits. Those who submit the top three questions during the 2011 calendar year will be recognized with a $25 thank you check in December. |
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Silliker 2010 Regulatory Guide By popular demand we are sharing the new Silliker Regulatory Guide, updated in 2010 to help food labelers decipher the regulations regarding nutrient and health claims for food packages. This update includes an important section on claims for Canada, not previously included in the earlier edition. Download the Guide. |
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In the Guide you'll find a side-by-side summary of major regulatory differences between the U.S. and Canada for nutrient content claims. It's a quick reference for you. |
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Find answers to our readers' questions or send us your question for an upcoming issue. |
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Our sales team wants to create a food package that would
be equally acceptable in Mexico and the U.S. Is this
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We consulted with Mexican colleagues who confirmed that yes, it is possible to have a single food label that satisfies the requirements of both U.S. and Mexico. Of course, the label must be bilingual. Read more. |
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At Your Service Food Consulting Company, founded in 1993, provides nutrition analysis, food labeling and regulatory support to ensure 100% compliance with FDA regulations. With well over 1,000 clients worldwide, we’re pleased to provide information to address your food labeling needs. We value our relationships and are working to stay connected. To build your network, we invite you to connect with us via LinkedIn and while you’re there, join the Food Label Community. You may reprint all or part of this newsletter, provided you attribute it to Food Label News and include a link to www.foodlabels.com. © 2011. Food Consulting Company, Del Mar, CA. All rights reserved. |