🇺🇸 Beverages Checklist for US

Drink and liquid product requirements in United States involves multiple regulatory requirements under FDCA & FSMA. Key US-specific points: FALCPA (2004) and the FASTER Act (2021) define 9 major allergens — milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame (mandatory since 1 January 2023). Each must be declared either in parentheses in the ingredient list or in a "Contains" statement, and tree nut species must be named individually.

• Volume declaration prominent
• Alcohol content (if applicable)
• Ingredients and allergens
• Nutrition information
• Recycling symbols
• Deposit markings (where required)
• Best before date
• Storage instructions
• US-specific: Nutrition Facts panel in the current FDA (2016) format with Added Sugars
• US-specific: Contains statement covers all 9 major allergens including sesame
• US-specific: Net quantity in both US customary and metric units in the bottom 30% of the panel
• US-specific: Statement of identity plus manufacturer/packer/distributor address
• US-specific: Serving size consistent with FDA RACC values

• Missing mandatory information
• Incorrect ingredient order
• Insufficient allergen emphasis
• Outdated nutrition values
• Incomplete business address

• FDA Food Labeling Guide
• FALCPA Guidance

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.