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NCA Coffee Product Labeling Guide

Develop product labels with confidence. Avoid costly labeling mistakes.

The NCA Coffee Product Labeling Guide provides comprehensive guidance on FDA labeling requirements, optional text and claims, and other labeling considerations for whole bean, ground, and ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee.

Download the NCA Coffee Product Labeling Guide to help ensure that your product labels are accurate and compliant with regulations and that your customers have the information they need.

 

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What's Inside

Here's a glimpse at what's inside the 24-page NCA Coffee Product Labeling Guide:

FDA Labeling Requirements – Guidance regarding the Principal Display Panel, Information Panel, and conditional requirements including the Nutrition Facts Panel, servings per container and serving size, ingredient list, allergens, and foreign country of origin

The Perky Opossum Labeling Guide – Mockups that show proper labeling on the front and back of a package of ground coffee and a ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee can

Other Labeling Considerations – Including caffeine content, decaf coffee, flavor labeling, bioengineered foods, and “Best if Used by” labels

Optional Text and Claims – Detailed guidance on claims related to geographic origin (including Made in USA, single origin, blends, and Hawaii geographic origin), “healthy,” “low acid” or “lower acid,” environmental, social, and governance (ESG), certifications, and claims and label statements related to ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee


Disclaimer: The content of this guide is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as providing legal advice. The NCA makes no warranty of legal applicability or compliance. You should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific matter.

PRODUCT LABELING CLASS ACTIONS ARTICLE

PRODUCT LABELING CLASS ACTIONS ARTICLE

LABELING COFFEE AS HEALTHY: THE FDA RULE

coffee with fruits and vegetables

Country of Origin Labeling Article

Coffee bag with PRODUCT OF COLOMBIA labeling

2024 Hawaii Origin Labeling Requirements

  2024 Hawaii Origin Labeling Requirements