Food Laws and Regulations Flashcards

Which food allergen was added as the ninth major allergen under the FASTER Act, effective January 1, 2023?

Answer: Sesame

The FASTER Act of 2021 designated sesame as the ninth major food allergen in the US.

Where must the net quantity of contents statement appear on a packaged food label?

Answer: In the bottom 30% of the principal display panel

FDA requires the net quantity statement within the bottom 30% of the principal display panel.

Under FDA rules, how are ingredients listed on a multi-ingredient food label?

Answer: In descending order of predominance by weight

Ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance by weight.

For a product to be labeled 'low sodium', how much sodium may it contain per reference amount customarily consumed (RACC)?

Answer: 140 mg or less

'Low sodium' means 140 mg or less per RACC.

A nutrient content claim of 'good source of' requires a food to provide what percent of the Daily Value per RACC?

Answer: 10 to 19%

'Good source' means 10 to 19% of the DV per RACC; 20% or more is 'high' or 'excellent source'.

Which statement is true of the Daily Value for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label?

Answer: It is 50 g

The Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

After marketing a dietary supplement with a structure/function claim, a manufacturer must notify FDA within what time frame?

Answer: 30 days

DSHEA requires notification to FDA within 30 days of first marketing a structure/function claim.