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Checked against FDA food labeling, allergen and FSMA 204 rules, USDA FSIS and Organic, the FTC, California AB 418 and AB 660, and Prop 65.

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Grocery & Gourmet Food product from the Verid8 test catalog
FoodBullet 1
High

High protein snack bar with 6 g of protein per serving.

Nutrient content claim the panel doesn’t support
§ 21 CFR 101.54(b)
Suggested rewrite6 g of protein per bar.

Which grocery products does Verid8 cover?

Verid8 detects each product’s sub-type and applies the rules for it. If it can’t tell, it asks you.

  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Juice
  • Honey
  • Jerky
  • Canned foods
  • Baby food
  • Infant formula
  • Medical food
  • Meltables
Coverage

What does Verid8 check on a grocery listing?

01

Listing copy and claims

  • Nutrient content claims the panel doesn’t support
  • Health claims FDA hasn’t authorized
  • “Pure”, “natural” and “organic” claims
  • Additives banned in California, such as Red 3 and BVO
02

Label and images

  • Nutrition Facts panel
  • Ingredient list and “Contains” allergen statement
  • Juice warning statements
  • Panel image present in the gallery
03

Documents and obligations

  • FDA food facility registration
  • Certificate of analysis
  • LACF and acidified food filings
  • Juice HACCP plan
  • USDA organic certificate
Example findings

What does a scan catch in grocery listings?

Real findings from our planted-violation test listings. The brands are fictitious; the rules are not.

FoodBullet 1
High

High protein snack bar with 6 g of protein per serving.

Nutrient content claim the panel doesn’t support
§ 21 CFR 101.54(b)
Suggested rewrite6 g of protein per bar.
FoodImage 3 · label
High

Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts.

Allergen statement must name the specific tree nut
§ FD&C Act §403(w) · FALCPA
Suggested rewriteContains: Milk, Almonds.
FoodDescription
Critical

Cold-pressed and never pasteurized, straight from the orchard.

Unpasteurized juice missing the required warning
§ 21 CFR 101.17(g)
Suggested rewriteAdd: “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.”
FoodTitle
High

100% Pure Honey with Natural Flavor Syrup, 16 oz

“Pure” on a blended product
§ FD&C Act §403(a) · FDA honey labeling guidance
Suggested rewriteHoney and Flavored Syrup Blend, 16 oz
Amazon

What does Amazon require for grocery listings?

Amazon’s category pages sit behind Seller Central login, so these are what Amazon typically asks for. Confirm the current requirements in Seller Central.

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Facility and product documentsAmazon typically asks for FDA facility registration and a certificate of analysis, plus process filings for canned or acidified foods.
Label imagesAmazon typically asks for images of the Nutrition Facts panel, ingredient list and allergen statement.
Meltable productsTemperature-sensitive products are typically restricted at FBA during warmer months.
Category approvalBaby food, infant formula and medical food typically need approval before listing.
Rules and sources

Which regulators and rules apply?

FDA21 CFR 101Food labeling, nutrient content and health claimsFDAFALCPA · FASTER ActMajor food allergens, including sesameFDAFSMA 204 Food Traceability RuleRecords for foods on the traceability listUSDAFSIS labeling · National Organic ProgramMeat products and organic claimsFTCFTC Act §5Deceptive advertisingCaliforniaAB 418 · AB 660Banned additives; date labelsCA OEHHAProposition 65Warnings for listed chemicals
Related rulesEach rule gets its own page in the public rule library: the rule in plain English, its source, and a violating and a compliant example.
FAQ

Food compliance questions

Does Amazon require a Nutrition Facts image?

Amazon typically asks for clear label images, including the Nutrition Facts panel and ingredient list. Verid8 flags a listing whose gallery has no readable panel.

When can a food listing say “high protein”?

Only when one serving provides at least 20% of the Daily Value for protein, which is 10 g (21 CFR 101.54(b)). Below that, state the grams instead.

What makes an allergen statement valid?

It names each major food allergen by its common name, and for tree nuts, fish and shellfish the specific type, such as almond, cod or shrimp. Sesame has been a major allergen since 2023.

Do California’s additive laws affect my Amazon listing?

Yes, if you sell into California. AB 418 bans Red Dye No. 3, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate and propylparaben in food sold there from January 1, 2027.

Does unpasteurized juice need a warning?

Yes. Juice not processed to a 5-log pathogen reduction must carry FDA’s warning statement (21 CFR 101.17(g)), and the listing should show it.

Does Verid8 check organic claims?

Yes. An “organic” claim is flagged when no USDA organic certificate is on file in your documents.

Related guides

All guides →
GuideNatural, Organic and Non-GMO Claims on Amazon Grocery Listings: Proof RequiredGuideAllergen Labeling on Amazon Grocery Listings: Contains vs May ContainGuideHealth Claims on Food Products: Where Amazon and FDA Draw the Disease LineGuideNutrient Content Claims on Amazon Food Listings: What 21 CFR 101.13 Allows
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