Free FDA and CFIA Nutrition Label Templates
We’ve made it even faster to format a label when you know the nutrition facts. Our easy‑to‑fill templates cover almost every type of FDA and CFIA label. Choose a label type, enter the nutritional info, and download your finished nutrition facts panel. That’s it!
See it in action:
ReciPal will automatically apply all the formatting and rounding rules to make sure you have a compliant FDA or CFIA nutrition label. And unlike other nutrition label templates online, ours are fully customizable. You pick and choose all the options and tailor it to your specific needs.
This tool includes features like:
- Applying the simplified format
- Adjusting label dimensions
- Changing colors
- Adding optional vitamins
- Downloading with a transparent background
- Adding a barcode
- Exporting as PNG, PDF, or getting embed code
The best part is that it’s completely free. So if you know your nutrition and just need to format it into a label, ReciPal provides the most comprehensive tool for free nutritional label templates.
Which Template Do I Choose?
While the vertical nutrition label template is the standard, the right format to use depends on your product type, available labeling space, and design preferences. We’ve got a blog about choosing the right label type that discusses the rules and details. Here's a high-level overview.
FDA Nutrition Label Formats at a Glance
| Label Type | When to Use It | Common Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Vertical | Default choice; enough vertical space; standard serving size | Cereal boxes, chip bags, bottled drinks |
| FDA Vertical Simplified | Few nutrients to declare; eligible single‑ingredient foods | Bottled water, pickle jar, certain oils |
| FDA Tabular | Package too short for vertical layout | Frozen meals in shallow trays, dip jars, deli containers |
| FDA Tabular Simplified | Short packages + minimal nutrients | Tea box, seltzer can |
| FDA Linear | Very narrow package | Granola bars, meat stick |
| FDA Linear Simplified | Narrow package + minimal nutrients | Hot sauce bottle, spice blend |
| FDA Infant (0–12 mths) | Infant formulas and baby food | Powdered infant formula, jarred baby puree |
| FDA Child (1–3 yrs) | Toddler‑specific nutrition | Toddler puffs, kids drinks |
| FDA 100 Grams | Required per 100 g declaration | Wholesale info, comparative nutrition claims |
CFIA Nutrition Label Formats at a Glance
| Label Type | When to Use It | Common Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Vertical | Standard bilingual format | Snack bags, bottled sauces |
| Canadian Vertical Simplified | Few nutrients listed | Honey, flavored water |
| Canadian Linear | Narrow bilingual packages | Protein bars, snack pouches |
| Canadian Linear Simplified | Narrow + minimal nutrients | Mints, tea bag |
| Canadian Horizontal | More horizontal than vertical space | Ready‑meal trays, flat pouches |
| Canadian Horizontal Simplified | Horizontal + minimal nutrients | Simple snack pouches |
| Canadian 100 Grams | Declaring per 100 g | Wholesale info, comparative nutrition claims |
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USDA Nutrition Label Formats at a Glance
| Label Type | When to Use It | Common Product Examples |
|---|---|---|
| USDA Vertical | Old FDA style used for USDA‑regulated meat/poultry | Packaged chicken breasts, beef jerky |
| USDA Vertical Simplified | USDA foods with few nutrients listed | Ground beef, plain turkey |
| USDA Tabular / Linear | Short or narrow USDA‑regulated packages | Deli meat packs, sausage links |
| USDA Infant / Child | USDA‑regulated baby/toddler foods | Purees, small meat portions for children |
Bottom line:
- Start with vertical if you can — it’s the default.
- Use simplified only if your product qualifies.
- Switch to tabular, horizontal, or linear when your package shape demands it.
- Infant, child, and 100g formats are special cases for specific audiences or requirements.
With ReciPal, you can easily switch between formats in seconds — so you can see exactly what works best for your packaging and your customers. And if you don't already know the nutritional information of your product, that's where ReciPal really shines. Enter your recipe and instantly calculate compliant nutritional facts with our best-in-class nutritional database analysis. Just create an account an your first recipe is free.
