Packaging and Label Design FDA and US Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

What does 'net quantity of contents' on a US food label refer to?

Accepted Answer

The amount of food in the package, excluding the container weight

Answer

The total weight including packaging

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The number of servings in the package

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The volume at room temperature only

Question 2

Which FTC regulation governs environmental marketing claims like 'recyclable' or 'biodegradable' on packaging?

Accepted Answer

FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260)

Answer

FDA 21 CFR 101

Answer

EPA Resource Conservation Act

Answer

USDA NOP regulations

Question 3

Under FDA food labeling rules, ingredients must be listed in what order?

Accepted Answer

Descending order by weight

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Alphabetical order

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Order of addition during manufacturing

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Descending order by volume

Question 4

What is a 'structure/function claim' on a dietary supplement label?

Accepted Answer

A claim describing the role of a nutrient or ingredient in the body's normal function

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A claim that the product treats or cures a disease

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A statement about the product's physical structure

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A mandatory FDA-required disclosure

Question 5

What label statement must accompany a structure/function claim on a dietary supplement?

Accepted Answer

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA Approved

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Clinically Tested

Answer

Consult your physician before use

Question 6

Which regulation requires country of origin labeling (COOL) for fresh beef in the US?

Accepted Answer

USDA Agricultural Marketing Act / 2002 Farm Bill

Answer

FDA FD&C Act

Answer

FTC regulations

Answer

EPA packaging rules