USA food and drink labelling, live online tutor-led training course (Two mornings)

Are you planning on exporting to the United States of America (USA) and need to ensure that your labels are compliant with USA regulations? This course will help you understand what changes need to be made to labels when selling into the United States.

Food labelling regulations in the United States are very different and far more prescriptive than those in the UK and European Union (EU), which can seem very daunting for those UK and EU producers who wish to export to the USA. Those who do wish to export to the United States should be aware that UK/EU labelled products are not sufficient and new labels must be developed to comply with all relevant USA legislation.  This course provides an in-depth view into those labelling requirements and helps delegates understand how to translate their UK/EU label into a USA label.

Focussed on up-to-date USA legislation, this course is designed for those in regulatory affairs, product development, or artwork management. Delegates will gain the tools and knowledge to create compliant food labelling that meets USA expectations.

Delivered live online over two mornings (09:00–13:00 UK time), the course includes interactive sessions and the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced Regulatory Advisors. Delegates will  receive digital course materials and a Microsoft Teams login link ahead of the session.

This course provides detailed knowledge and practical guidance on developing compliant USA food labels, including:

• The USA regulatory environment, with some insight into how it differs from UK/EU food labelling rules
• Mandatory food labelling elements such as product identity, ingredient and allergen declarations, origin statements, etc
• Layout and formatting expectations for USA food labels
• Key aspects of nutrition food labelling, including serving sizes and formatting
• Voluntary food label statements include regulated voluntary claims such as "low fat," "organic," "gluten-free," and other voluntary labels, along with marketing text, messaging, and branding.
• Common compliance risks and misbranding errors

Note: This course does not cover labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Confidently interpret USA food labelling legislation and understand when expert guidance is needed
• Develop compliant food labels for food and drink products destined for the USA market
• Apply key principles of nutrition food labelling, including formatting and reference amounts
• Identify and avoid common pitfalls that could lead to misbranding or enforcement action