Food Labeling and Nutrition Services
Mérieux NutriSciences provides food labeling and nutrition services to help food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pet food manufacturers develop and review product labels in accordance with applicable labeling requirements. From Nutrition Facts development and ingredient declarations to allergen labeling and claims review, our experts help manufacturers navigate labeling complexities, support accurate product information, and prepare products for market.
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Expert Food Labeling Guidance for Manufacturers
Accurate food labeling is essential for regulatory compliance, consumer transparency, and product integrity. Incomplete or inaccurate nutrition information, ingredient declarations, or product claims can create compliance risks, delay product launches, and lead to costly label corrections or recalls.
Mérieux NutriSciences helps food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pet food manufacturers navigate labeling requirements through specialized nutrition labeling, label review, and regulatory expertise. Whether launching a new product, reformulating an existing recipe, or expanding into new markets, our Regulatory Compliance Specialists provide guidance on applicable FDA, USDA, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements.
Our food labeling services support manufacturers, startups, restaurants, and retailers, with label reviews evaluated by two Regulatory Compliance Specialists to promote accuracy, consistency, and confidence in labeling decisions.
Nutrition Labeling & Food Label Review Services
Our labeling and nutrition services help manufacturers develop, review, and evaluate product labels against applicable requirements.
- Food Label Review: Evaluation of existing or proposed product labels for compliance with applicable food labeling requirements.
- Food Label Review + Formulation Review: Assessment of product labels and formulation information to identify potential labeling inconsistencies and compliance considerations.
- Nutrition Labeling by Database Analysis: Development of nutrition information using product formulations, ingredient specifications, and nutrient databases to support Nutrition Facts labeling.
- Ingredient and Allergen Declaration Review and Development: Review and development of ingredient statements and allergen declarations based on product formulations and applicable labeling requirements.
- Label, Nutrient, and Health Claims Review and Development: Evaluation of proposed labeling claims, including nutrient content and health claims, against applicable regulatory criteria.
- Food and Nutrition Labeling Consulting: Expert guidance to help manufacturers address labeling questions, product updates, and market-specific labeling considerations.
Food Regulatory Compliance Tools
Access digital tools designed to help food manufacturers monitor regulatory developments, evaluate food safety risks, and identify applicable requirements across global markets.
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Limit Detector: Identify applicable contaminant concentration limits for food commodities in target markets to support regulatory assessments and international trade decisions.
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Safety HUD: Support food safety risk assessments with a digital solution designed to help businesses evaluate risks associated with products and raw materials.
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Regulatory Update: Track and analyze regulatory developments across more than 70 countries to stay informed about changes affecting the food industry.
Food Labeling & Regulatory Training
Keeping up with food labeling requirements is essential for regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and product development teams.
Mérieux NutriSciences offers expert-led training courses to help food industry professionals understand labeling requirements, strengthen regulatory knowledge, and stay informed about industry developments.
Our training programs support teams responsible for food labeling, nutrition information, and regulatory compliance.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Analysis Services
Restaurants, foodservice operators, and retail establishments need reliable nutrition information to support menu labeling requirements and informed consumer choices.
Mérieux NutriSciences provides menu labeling and nutrition analysis services tailored to individual recipes and foodservice operations. Our process begins with a menu review to identify labeling needs and determine appropriate analytical or calculation-based methods.
Our services include:
- Menu Labeling by Laboratory Analysis
- Menu Labeling by Calculated Analysis
- Menu Labeling for Special Diets
- Ingredient Statement and Allergen Declaration
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Food Regulatory Research & Compliance Services
Food manufacturers often need reliable scientific and regulatory information to evaluate potential hazards, assess ingredient suitability, and support product development decisions.
Mérieux NutriSciences provides specialized literature research and regulatory information services to help businesses investigate microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards associated with food matrices, ingredients, technologies, processes, and manufacturing environments.
Our research draws on hundreds of scientific databases and journals, with searches conducted by an information specialist with more than 15 years of experience in scientific literature and North American regulatory research.
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International Food Labeling Services
Selling food products in multiple countries requires understanding differences in labeling requirements, nutrition information, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, and permitted claims.
Mérieux NutriSciences provides international food labeling services to help manufacturers develop and review product labels for their intended markets. Our experts support businesses in evaluating country-specific requirements, including applicable FDA, USDA, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labeling regulations.
For manufacturers entering the Canadian market, our services can help address Canada front-of-package labeling requirements, including the mandatory front-of-package nutrition symbol for applicable prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium. We help manufacturers evaluate labeling requirements and identify considerations for Canada front-of-package nutrition symbol compliance.
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Food Labeling Insights & Resource
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Labeling Services
The FDA does not generally require laboratory testing as the sole method for determining Nutrition Facts values. Manufacturers may use reliable nutrient databases, formulation calculations, or laboratory analysis, provided the declared values meet applicable regulatory requirements. Laboratory testing may be beneficial for complex formulations, variable ingredients, or products with limited nutritional data. Mérieux NutriSciences helps manufacturers evaluate appropriate approaches for developing nutrition labeling information.
Manufacturers must evaluate nutrient content and health claims against applicable FDA criteria and maintain appropriate supporting information. Claims such as "high protein," "low sodium," and "good source of fiber" have specific regulatory conditions, while health claims are subject to separate requirements. Mérieux NutriSciences provides label, nutrient, and health claims review and development services to help manufacturers assess proposed claims and supporting documentation.
Food manufacturers can calculate nutritional values using nutrient database analysis, laboratory testing, or a combination of both methods. The appropriate approach depends on ingredient specifications, formulation complexity, processing conditions, and nutrient variability. Mérieux NutriSciences provides nutrition labeling by database analysis and analytical testing expertise to help manufacturers develop reliable Nutrition Facts information.
Food manufacturers must identify applicable major food allergens in accordance with FDA labeling requirements. The nine major U.S. food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Manufacturers must also evaluate allergenic ingredients within compound formulations and follow applicable declaration rules. Mérieux NutriSciences supports ingredient and allergen declaration review and development to help manufacturers improve labeling accuracy.
FDA-regulated packaged foods generally require a statement of identity, net quantity of contents, ingredient declaration, applicable major food allergen information, Nutrition Facts labeling, and responsible firm identification, subject to product-specific requirements and exemptions. Additional requirements may apply to labeling claims and certain food categories. Mérieux NutriSciences provides food label review and labeling consulting services to help manufacturers assess their product labels against applicable FDA requirements.