Understand when FDA 21 CFR 101.9(b)(12) mandates dual-column (Per Serving and Per Container) Nutrition Facts labeling and calculate rounded values for both columns.
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Under 21 CFR 101.9(b)(12)(i), any food package that contains at least 200% and up to and including 300% of the Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC)—such as a 2.5-serving grab bag of chips, a pint of ice cream (3 servings of 2/3 cup), or a 28 fl oz sports drink—must display dual-column nutrition information ('Per Serving' and 'Per Container') unless qualified for a surface-area exemption.
| % of FDA RACC in Package | FDA Labeling Requirement | Common Retail Examples |
|---|---|---|
| < 200% of RACC | Single-Serving Container (must declare 100% of package as 1 serving) | 16 oz soda can, 1.5 oz chip bag, large 4 oz muffin |
| 200% to 300% of RACC | Mandatory Dual-Column ('Per Serving' + 'Per Container') | 2.5 oz chip bag, 24–28 oz beverage, 2-pack pastries |
| > 300% of RACC | Standard Multi-Serving Single Column (e.g., 'About 8 servings') | Family-size cereal box, 64 oz juice, 16 oz coffee bag |
Multiply the unrounded nutrient content of a single serving by the exact number of servings in the container (or take the total unrounded content of the entire container), then apply the standard 21 CFR 101.9 rounding rules to that total!
Yes! Under 21 CFR 101.9(b)(12)(i)(A), packages with ≤40 sq. in. of available labeling space are exempt from dual-column requirements.
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