IDFA to Host Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will host the “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” webinar series Nov. 13-14 with the information needed to produce compliant and effective labels for products.

The series will be delivered in two sessions of 2.5 hours each on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 14, from 12-2:30 p.m. ET.

This webinar series will provide:

• A general overview of dairy labeling regulations
• The history and jurisdiction for labeling regulations
• Requirements for the statement of identity, including flavor labeling
• Net quantity of contents statements
• Nutrition labeling, including the most recent updates
• Ingredient declarations, including allergen declaration

The webinar series will also cover marketing claims that include nutrient content claims such as reduced sugar, low sodium and high protein, along with lactose free, gluten free and natural and other labeling terms, such as Grade A, Kosher and the Real Seal. Compliance with the USDA’s Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard will also be addressed.

IDFA's regulatory team will detail “Coming Soon” policy changes that may affect product labels, including:

• FDA’s draft guidance on plant-based dairy alternates
• Potential Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling
• Recyclable packaging claims
• “Healthy” claims

To register, click here.