The FDA's Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, released today a new Guidance for Industry: Converting Units of Measure for Folate, Niacin, and Vitamins A, D, and E on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
The documents document provides step-by-step instructions to manufacturers of retail food products marketed in the United States on how they may convert the previous units of measure for certain nutrients to the new units in the updated Nutrition Facts label (81 FR 33742 at 33906-33916 and § 101.9 (21 CFR 101.9)).
The guidance also provides conversion factors that can be used for each of these nutrients and example calculations for converting to the new units of measure for conventional foods and dietary supplements.
Lastly, this guidance document provides information that can help manufacturers understand and comply with relevant labeling requirements.
Download the document here.
