The FDA requires all packaged food to display a net quantity statement on the principal display panel. The statement must declare the amount of food in the package using both customary (US) units and, optionally, metric units.
For full details, see 21 CFR 101.7.
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Key requirements for FDA-compliant net quantity statements
The net quantity statement tells consumers how much product is in the package. It must be accurate, prominent, and follow specific FDA formatting rules defined in 21 CFR 101.7.
The net quantity statement must appear on the principal display panel (PDP) — the part of the label most likely seen by consumers at the time of purchase.
The minimum height of the letters and numbers in the net quantity statement depends on the area of the principal display panel.
| PDP Area | Minimum Type Height |
|---|---|
| ≤ 5 sq in | 1/16 in (1.6 mm) |
| > 5 to ≤ 25 sq in | 1/8 in (3.2 mm) |
| > 25 to ≤ 100 sq in | 3/16 in (4.8 mm) |
| > 100 to ≤ 400 sq in | 1/4 in (6.4 mm) |
| > 400 sq in | 1/2 in (12.7 mm) |
Per 21 CFR 101.7(i). Measured by the height of the lowercase "o" or equivalent character.
The FDA has specific rules about how the net quantity statement should be expressed depending on the amount and type of product.
Metric equivalents (grams, kilograms, milliliters, liters) may be included following the US customary declaration.
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