Product Packaging & Labeling Reference
A Basic Resource List
I recommend working with a consultant to advise you on legal requirements associated with your product. This may include calculating serving size correctly and confirming that final design meets legal labeling requirements. Clients are responsible for understanding and conveying the legal requirements for their product, including content and design requirements. Please ask people in your network for consulting recommendations for the product that relates to your industry, for example, Food Consulting Company. Allow ample time to review, deliver, and make design adjustments for all food, cosmetic, and health packaging.
For your reference, a few guidelines and requirements are outlined below. This resource will grow over time.
Food Products
For food product packaging design projects, visit the following resources.
The FDA Label Guide includes requirements for ingredients, Net Wt, and allergen list, as well as design requirements like font height and logo size and statement of identity.
Serving Size & Food Labeling requirements and guidelines.
The Dept. of Ag. offers a Label Guidance fact sheet.
Food Labeling Requirements (MN) has basic definitions for types of food and helpful links for starting a food business.
Online generators can be used to create nutrition facts and bar codes.
“Best if used by” and other date guidelines for food products. More info
Health Products
For health product packaging design projects, visit the following resources.
