U.S. Labels

Standard

This is the most common label format. You should use this template whenever possible.

Use this for:

  • Packages with ≥ 40 sq. inches of printing space (approximately the surface area of a pint of cream)

  • Packages that contain <200% or >300% of the RACC for this product type

  • Packages that contain only one product.

Tabular

If the package does not have enough continuous vertical space or the total available space is less than 40 sq. inches, you may use the tabular (horizontal) format. 

Use this for:

  • Packages with < 40 sq. inches of printing space (approximately the surface area of a pint of cream); or

  • Packages with not enough continuous vertical space (~3 inches)

  • Packages that contain <200% or >300% of the RACC for this product type

  • Packages that contain only one product.

Tabular for Small Packages

If the available printing space is 12 square inches or less, and the shape cannot accommodate the standard or regular tabular formats, you may use the small-package tabular template.

Use this for:

  • Packages with ≤ 12 sq. inches of printing space; or

  • Packages with ≤ 40 sq. inches of printing space that cannot accommodate a standard or tabular layout due to size or shape

  • Packages that contain <200% or >300% of the RACC for this product type

  • Packages that contain only one product.

Linear

Use this only when your package will not accommodate any of the other templates.

Use this for:

  • Packages with ≤ 12 sq. inches of printing space; or

  • Packages with ≤ 40 sq. inches of printing space that cannot accommodate a standard, tabular, or small-package tabular layout due to size or shape

  • Packages that contain <200% or >300% of the RACC for this product type

  • Packages that contain only one product.

Dual Column

This label is required when the total contents of the package are between 200% and 300% of the RACC for the product. When this holds true, a column listing the quantitative and % daily value amounts of one serving is required, as well as a column listing the quantitative and % daily value amounts of the entire container.

This label is optional for products that require preparation with additional foods, such as cake or a bowl of cereal. One column will show the quantitative and % daily value amounts of the product as is and one column will show the quantitative and % daily value amounts of the product as prepared.

Use the Dual Column Standard for:

  • Packages that contain 200-300% of the RACC for this product type (required); or

  • Packages that contain a product that needs additional preparation

Use the Dual Column Tabular for:

  • Packages that contain 200-300% of the RACC for this product type (required); or

  • Packages that contain a product that needs additional preparation

  • Packages with not enough continuous vertical space (~3 inches)

Aggregate

The Aggregate Label is used when individual items are packaged together (a variety pack of breakfast cereals, for example). Information for each item is listed in a separate column. There is no tabular or linear option for this label type.

Simplified

The Simplified option may be used if seven or more of the following nutrients are present in “insignificant amounts”: calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. 

This is a nutrient-content display option and not a label template option. As such, it should not be considered a space-saving format. Rather, you should use this label to quickly inform consumers of the nutrition content.