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Nutrition values
Laboratory tested
Label-ready nutrition values from your actual product.
Label validation
Food label validation for FSSAI compliance
We check your food label against FSSAI labelling and claims rules and back the nutrition values and claims with laboratory testing, so your pack is compliant before it goes to print.
Food label compliance
What is label validation?
Label validation is a review of a food label against the rules that apply to it, such as the FSSAI Labelling and Display Regulations, 2020, combined with laboratory testing of the declared values and claims.
Food labels must include a list of mandatory declarations, and nutrition values, allergen statements and claims must be accurate. Mistakes can lead to misbranding action and costly reprints.
Accurate Universal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. tests the values on your label, such as nutrition and allergens, and helps you check the label against FSSAI requirements before printing.
Printing new packaging soon?
Get your label checked and tested first.
Why label validation matters
Get it right before you print
A wrong label can mean misbranding action, product withdrawal and the cost of reprinting packaging. Checking it first is far cheaper.
Testing parameters
What we check on your label
These are the main elements of an FSSAI-compliant label.
- FSSAIlabelling rules
- Labbacked values
- Claimschecked
| Label element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Name of the food and ingredients list | Correct name and ingredients in descending order |
| Nutrition information | Mandatory nutrients per 100 g / 100 ml |
| Allergen declaration | Declaration of specified allergens |
| Veg / non-veg logo and FSSAI logo | Correct symbols and licence number |
| Date marking and batch | Best before / use by date and lot |
| Nutrition and health claims | Claims meet the criteria in the claims regulations |
Get a quote for label validation
Send your draft label and recipe.
How we help
Label review plus laboratory testing
Accurate labels need both a rules check and real data.
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Allergens
Declarations
Allergen testing to support declarations and free-from claims.
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Claims
High protein, low fat, sugar free
Testing to show your product meets the claim criteria.
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Shelf life
Date marking
Studies to support your best-before date.
How it works
From draft label to compliant pack in five steps
- Step 1
Share your draft label
Send the artwork, recipe and the market it is for.
- Step 2
Send product samples
Samples for the values and claims to be tested.
- Step 3
Laboratory testing
Nutrition, allergens and claimed values tested.
- Step 4
Review
Label checked against the applicable rules.
- Step 5
Corrections
We point out what needs to change before printing.
Industries we serve
Who we help
Every packaged food needs a compliant label.
- Food manufacturers
- Food start-ups
- Re-packers
- Importers
- Private label brands
- Nutraceutical brands
- Snack & bakery brands
- Beverage brands
Making a nutrition or health claim?
Test your product against the claim criteria.
FAQs
Label Validation: common questions
What must be printed on an FSSAI-compliant label?
Mandatory declarations include the name of the food, ingredients list, nutrition information, veg or non-veg logo, allergen declaration where applicable, name and address of the manufacturer, FSSAI logo and licence number, net quantity, date marking, lot number and instructions for use where needed.
What are common food labelling mistakes?
Missing or incorrect nutrition values, missing allergen declarations, claims that the product does not meet, wrong logos or licence numbers, and incorrect date marking.
Can I use nutrition values from a database?
Values measured on your actual product are the most reliable, because recipes and processing change composition. Laboratory testing is what regulators and buyers accept if a value is questioned.
What happens if my label is wrong?
Food with incorrect or misleading labelling can be treated as misbranded under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which can lead to penalties and product withdrawal.
How much does label validation cost?
The cost depends on the tests needed to support your label. Send your draft label and we will send an itemised quotation.
Is Accurate Universal Laboratories accredited for this testing?
Yes. Our Ahmedabad laboratory is accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (certificate TC-5021) and our Rajkot laboratory under certificate TC-7988. The tests and products covered are listed in our scope of accreditation, and we confirm whether your parameters are within scope before testing.
Still have a question about labelling?
Talk to our team about FSSAI labelling rules.
Related services
Tests that support your label
Get a quotation
Want your label checked before printing?
Send us your draft label, recipe and target market. We'll reply with the tests needed and an itemised quotation.
- Call us+91 90330 44571
- WhatsAppChat with our team
- Emailinfo@accurateuniversal.com
- Laboratory-backed values
- Checked against FSSAI rules
- Fewer reprints and rejections
Standards and regulatory references
Standards and limits change; we confirm the current requirements for your product and market at the time of testing.