Lindsey Zahn P.C. advises food manufacturers, co-packers, and importers on FDA labeling, including label review, nutrition labeling exemptions, claims, and food facility registration. The firm’s beverage work means it also handles products that sit between FDA and TTB rules.
Food labels are governed by complex FDA regulations full of ambiguous language, which is especially challenging for international suppliers exporting to the U.S. for the first time. Lindsey Zahn P.C. supports food manufacturers, co-packers, and importers with FDA food labeling and compliance.
Non-compliant products create real problems. Domestic producers and co-packers can face warning letters and recalls for adulterated or misbranded food, and importers may see shipments refused at the port of entry.
How the Firm Helps
- Review proposed labels for missing mandatory statements and other compliance issues, and help design labels for the U.S. market
- Draft and file Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemptions
- Advise on health claims and structure/function claims
- FDA food facility registration, renewals, and exemption eligibility
- Answer specific FDA questions
Process and Timeline
- Intake. You share the product and draft label and your timing.
- Review. The firm checks it against federal rules and the rules of each state involved.
- Recommendations. You receive written comments with specific, practical fixes, not just a list of problems.
- Ongoing support. Questions that come up later go to the same lawyer who knows your business.
You get a turnaround date at the start of each review. Urgent launches and campaigns can be prioritized when scheduled in advance.
Recent Representations
- Reviewed labels and labeling of a new cocktail mix for compliance with federal food labeling regulations
- Helped an international supplier develop FDA-compliant labels for a tonic water sold in the U.S.
- Advised on the design of a high-end organic olive oil label and reviewed it for compliance
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a food label doesn’t comply with FDA rules?
Consequences can include warning letters and recalls for domestic producers and refusal of entry at the port for imported products.
Can you help foreign suppliers entering the U.S.?
Yes. The firm regularly helps international suppliers adapt labels to FDA requirements before export.