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Regulations for labeling food products, including requirements for net quantity of content statement, can be found in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 101. It is sufficient to distinguish avoirdupois ounce from fluid ounce through association of terms; for example, "Net wt. However, when the net contents is expressed in fluid measure or numerical count, use of the words “Net” or “Net Contents” is optional. The document entitled Units of Measurement for the Net Quantity Declaration of Certain Foods lists the prepackaged products that are required to show their net quantity by weight [231(a), SFCR]. Examples include honey, cottage cheese and yogurt.

Quantity of contents {net weight, expression of} 9 CFR 381.121.c.7-8: Quantity of contents {net weight, with servings} 9 CFR 381.121.c.9: Quantity of contents {net weight, random weight} 9 CFR 442.1: Quantity of contents labeling {net weight, compliance} 9 CFR 442.2: Definitions and procedures for determining net weight compliance: 9 CFR 442.3 Basics of Labeling A Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements For Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products (PDF Only) A user-friendly, comprehensive guide to assist food companies in the development of food labels that comply with the array of requirements policies.

The term net weight shall be used when stating the net quantity of contents in terms of weight. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) The FPLA relates only to the net quantity of contents information on packages, goods, or commodities that are sold on the basis of weight or measure (i.e., it does not apply to such products as electronic or industrial equipment that have contents sold by the quantity of their contents and appliances). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also published an Industry Guidance on food labeling …

[CCR § 4510 UPLR 11.1 and 11.1.1] 4. 04B03 - Net weight All products must carry a net weight statement and meet the net weight requirements whether the containers are catch weighed or bear a stated net content. Use of the terms net or net contents in terms of fluid measure or numerical count is optional. If the random weight package does not state the net weight, price per pound and total sales on the same label at the time of sale, it must conform to all package labeling requirements. § 101.105(j)(3), (n). Whether you’re launching a new product or taking your small business to the next level, your product labels will need to have the volume or weight listed which means putting fluid ounces or net weight on the label (often abbreviated as “fl. When to use weight, volume or count Weight. NOTE: In 1993, FDA proposed to remove the requirement to include the words “Net Weight” or “Net Wt,” but the proposed rule was withdrawn in 2004.

This includes placement, letter size, color contrast, prominence, etc., unless it is done as an indirect sale.

oz.” and “net wt.,” respectively). 21 C.F.R.