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Plain-English breakdowns of FDA, FTC, and USDA regulations for dietary supplements and food — 21 CFR labeling rules, cGMP requirements, health claims, and the specific standards brands are held to.



Catherine Zhou
Apr 14, 2026
21 CFR 101.1 defines the principal display panel (PDP) of a food package — the part of the label most likely to be displayed to the consumer at retail. Learn how the PDP is identified for different package shapes, how its area is calculated, and which label elements must appear on it.


Catherine Zhou
Apr 14, 2026
21 CFR 101.12 establishes reference amounts customarily consumed (RACCs) — the standardized amounts FDA uses as the basis for serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts panel and for nutrient content claim eligibility. Learn how RACCs are determined, what they mean for serving size labeling, and how they affect claim thresholds.


