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

Net quantity declares only the product itself, not the package weight, using weight, volume, or count as appropriate.

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

The FTC Green Guides provide guidance on how to make truthful, non-deceptive environmental marketing claims on product packaging and advertising.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Descending order by weight

Answer

FDA 21 CFR 101.4 requires ingredients to be declared in descending order of predominance by weight.

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

Answer

Structure/function claims describe how a nutrient or ingredient affects normal body function (e.g., 'Calcium builds strong bones') but cannot imply disease treatment.

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.

Answer

FDA regulations require this disclaimer to appear prominently on any dietary supplement label making a structure/function claim.

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Packaging and Label Design FDA and US Regulatory Compliance 2