Food Labeling
1. Where should label statements be placed on containers and packages?
Answer: There are two ways to label packages and containers:
a. Place all required label statements on the front label panel (the
principal display panel or PDP), or,
b. Place certain specified label statements on the PDP and other labeling
on the information panel (the label panel immediately to the right of the
PDP, as seen by the consumer facing the product).
21 CFR 101.1, 21 CFR 101.2, 21 CFR 101.3, 21_
CFR 101.4, 21 CFR 101.5, 21 CFR 101.9, and 21 CFR 101.105
2. What are the PDP and the alternate PDP?
Answer: The PDP, is that portion of the package label that is most likely to be
seen by the consumer at the time of purchase. Many containers are designed
with two or more different surfaces that are suitable for display as the PDP.
These are alternate PDPs. 21 CFR 101.1
3. What label statements must appear on the PDP?
Answer: Place the statement of identity, or name of the food, and the net
quantity statement, or amount of product, on the PDP and on the alternate
PDP. The required type size and prominence are discussed
in sections 4and 5 of this guidance. 21 CFR 101.3(a) and 21 CFR 101.105(a).
4. Which label panel is the information panel?
Answer: The information panel is the label panel immediately to the right of
the PDP, as displayed to the consumer. If this panel is not usable, due to
package design and construction, (e.g., folded flaps), then the information
panel is the next label panel immediately to the right. 21 CFR 101.2(a)
5. What is information panel labeling?
Answer: The phrase "information panel labeling" refers to the label
statements that are generally required to be placed together, without any
intervening material, on the information panel, if such labeling does not appear
on the PDP. These label statements include the name and address of the
manufacturer, packer or distributor, the ingredient list, nutrition labeling and
any required allergy labeling. 21 CFR 101.2(b) and (d), Section 403(w) of the
FD&C Act