Food Safety Attorney
How to Make a Nutrient Content Claim
By Jennifer Allen, Zwillinger Wulkan
Nutrient-content claims are complex and require careful attention to detail, but their purpose is simple: to prevent manufacturers from confusing consumers or misleading them into believing a product is healthier than it really is. This “high in information and low in legalese” column looks at regulation surrounding, express, implied and relative nutrient-content claims.