FDA Announces August 4-5 Food Labeling Workshop

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a Food Labeling Workshop on August 4 and 5, 2010 in Fayetteville, AR, which is intended to provide information about FDA food labeling regulations and other related subjects to the regulated industry, particularly small businesses and startups.

(FDA’s Southwest Regional Small Business Representative is holding this workshop in Arkansas in response to the large volume of food labeling inquiries from small food manufacturers and startups originating from the area.)

Hands-on Workshop to Assist Industry With Labeling Compliance

The goal of FDA’s hands-on public workshop is to present information that will enable manufacturers and regulated industry to better comply with labeling requirements, especially in light of growing concerns about obesity and food allergens. Information presented will be based on agency position as articulated through regulation, compliance policy guides, and information previously made available to the public.

FDA also expects that participation in this public workshop will increase voluntary compliance.

Topics Include Nutrition Labeling, Food Allergens, Etc.

Topics to be discussed at the workshop include:

(1) mandatory label elements;

(2) nutrition labeling requirements;

(3) the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004;

(4) voluntary health and nutrient content claims; and

(5) special labeling issues such as exemptions and current topics on food labeling and nutrition.

(See ITT’s Online Archives or 04/23/10 news, 10042340 #15, for BP summary of a similar food labeling workshop in Stillwater, OK.)

FDA contact -- David Arvelo (214) 253-4970