Guidelines on Voluntary Declaration of the Front of Pack Labeling on the Labels of Processed Food Products
FDA Circular No. 015-12, issued on December 13, 2012, provides guidelines for the voluntary front-of-pack (FOP) labeling of processed food products to inform consumers about their energy or calorie content. The labeling must display a cylindrical format on the lower right corner of the product's principal display panel, featuring a clear and contrasting design. Inside the cylindrical shape, it should include the terms "Energy or Calories," the amount per serving, and the percentage of calorie value based on Recommended Energy Nutrient Intake (RENI). Food manufacturers and distributors are required to submit their revised labels for FDA approval, and consumer education initiatives are encouraged to enhance understanding of the FOP labeling. This guideline is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- FDA Circular No. 015-12
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Food and Food Products
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 13, 2012
FDA CIRCULAR NO. 015-12
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines on Voluntary Declaration of the Front of Pack Labeling (Energy or Calorie Content) on the Labels of Processed Food Products |
Front-of-pack (FOP) labeling or sign posting aims to improve renewed interest and heighten awareness of consumers on energy content of the products. The Food and Drug Administration shall allow the use of fact-based labeling to provide a simple and immediate way for consumers to make healthier food choices. The FOP labeling shall be based on the following:
1. Format of Energy Declaration on Front-of-Pack or Principal Display Panel:
a. The declaration shall be at the lower right hand portion of the principal display panel in a cylindrical shaped with a white color background.
b. The border line of the cylindrical shapes and lines and fonts appearing inside the cylindrical shape shall be legible and the color of which shall be in good contrast with the background.
2. Presentation of Information inside the Cylindrical Format. The following are the only information that shall appear inside each of the cylindrical shape: TDCaSE
a. The statement "Energy or Calories" in the cylindrical shape.
b. The amount of energy inside the cylindrical shape stated as follows:
i. Amount per serving of the food
ii. Percentage of the calorie value based on RENI for energy
3. Illustration of the Exact Presentation of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Declaration:
Efforts to enhance consumer education program in understanding the FOP labeling shall be carried out by the food industries on their campaigns through media or poster and other advertising materials.
All interested food manufacturers/distributors are required to submit the revised labels of their processed food products reflecting the front-of-pack labeling for nutrient-energy with the corresponding % RENI to FDA for approval.
This Circular shall take effect immediately. cCHETI
(SGD.) KENNETH Y. HARTIGAN-GO, MDActing Director IV
Cite This Law
Guidelines on Voluntary Declaration of the Front of Pack Labeling on the Labels of Processed Food Products, FDA Circular No. 015-12, Dec 13, 2012 (Philippines)
Guidelines on Voluntary Declaration of the Front of Pack Labeling on the Labels of Processed Food Products, FDA Circular No. 015-12 (Phil. 2012)
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