Nutritional Labeling & Analysis for Packaged Foods, Fully Managed by Experts
Get your packaged food product tested at a NABL-accredited lab and its nutritional information — energy, protein, carbohydrate, sugars, fat and sodium — presented as an FSSAI-compliant nutrition panel ready to print on your label. We coordinate the lab, review the panel and check your full label, end to end.
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What Is Nutritional Labeling & Analysis?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
Nutritional labeling analysis means lab-testing your food product for its nutrient values and turning them into an FSSAI-compliant nutrition information panel that you print on the pack.
Under the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling & Display) Regulations, 2020 — framed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — most pre-packaged foods must carry a nutritional information declaration covering energy, protein, carbohydrate (and total sugars), total fat (with saturated and trans fat) and sodium, generally expressed per 100 g / 100 ml and per serving.
The requirement is set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Nutrient values are established through analysis at a food laboratory — an NABL-accredited or FSSAI-notified lab gives reports that regulators and buyers accept.
A nutrition analysis reflects the product as tested — it stays valid while the recipe, ingredients and process are unchanged. Reformulation, a new ingredient source or a process change means the product should be re-tested and the panel updated.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Packaged food manufacturers preparing new product labels
- FMCG and D2C brands launching packaged snacks, beverages or ready-to-eat foods
- Home-food and cloud-kitchen brands moving to pre-packaged retail
- Exporters needing nutrition panels for overseas market labels
- Private-label and contract manufacturers producing for retailers
- Businesses reformulating a product and re-testing its nutrition values
You may need this if
- You sell a pre-packaged food and must print a nutrition panel
- You are launching a new SKU and have no lab-tested nutrition data
- A retailer, marketplace or importer is asking for a nutrition analysis report
- You changed a recipe or ingredient and your old panel is now inaccurate
- You need a NABL lab report to back the values you declare
- You want your full label checked for FSSAI labelling compliance
Not sure if you need this?
Talk to an Expert →Why Is Nutritional Labeling & Analysis Important?
A compliant, lab-backed nutrition panel is a legal must for most pre-packaged foods — and a commercial one for anyone selling through retail, marketplaces or exports.
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Labelling Compliance
The FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulations, 2020 require most pre-packaged foods to declare nutritional information. A lab-backed panel keeps your label compliant and audit-ready.
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Accurate, Defensible Values
Declaring values you have not tested is risky — a NABL-accredited lab report supports every figure you print and protects you if the label is questioned.
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Retail & Marketplace Access
Modern retailers, distributors and online marketplaces increasingly ask for a nutrition analysis report before they list a packaged food.
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Export Readiness
Importers and overseas regulators expect a credible nutrition panel and lab report. Getting the analysis right supports labels for export markets.
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Consumer Trust
A clear, honest nutrition panel builds confidence in your brand and meets the expectations of increasingly label-conscious buyers.
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Avoid Rework & Penalties
A wrong or missing panel can force a costly re-print, product recall or enforcement action. Testing once, correctly, avoids expensive rework.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- A finished, market-representative sample of the product to be tested
- The full recipe / ingredient list and quantities for the SKU
- The intended pack / serving size and number of servings per pack
- Any nutrient or health claims you plan to make on the label
- Your existing draft label or artwork, if one already exists
- Your FSSAI registration / licence details for the food business
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation
Understand your product, recipe, pack size and the claims you want to make on the label.
Test-Parameter Scoping
Decide the nutrients and parameters to analyse based on the product and any claims.
Lab Coordination
Arrange testing at a NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified food laboratory and manage sample logistics.
Report Review
Check the lab report for completeness and consistency before it is used on the label.
Nutrition Panel Drafting
Convert the results into an FSSAI-format nutrition information panel — per 100 g/ml and per serving.
Label Compliance Check
Review your full label against the FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulations, 2020.
Claims Validation
Verify that any nutrient or health claim on the pack is supported by the tested values.
Print-Ready Handover
Hand over the finalised panel, the lab report and a compliance note for your artwork.
What You’ll Receive
What Do You Need to Provide for Nutritional Labeling & Analysis?
The core input is a representative product sample plus its recipe and label details. Everything else is shared securely over WhatsApp or email — coordination is 100% online.
Product & Sample
The item to be analysed- A finished, market-representative sample of the product
- Product name and SKU / variant details
- Batch / manufacturing details of the sample
- Storage conditions and shelf-life information
Recipe & Label
Formulation & artwork- Full ingredient list with quantities / recipe
- Intended pack size and serving size
- Any nutrient or health claims planned on the label
- Existing draft label / artwork (if available)
Business & FSSAI
Food-business details- FSSAI registration / licence details
- Manufacturer / brand-owner name and address
- Contact person, email & mobile for coordination
- GST or business registration proof (if applicable)
The sample must be representative
Test a finished, market-representative sample — the same recipe, ingredients and process you will actually sell. Testing a prototype that differs from the retail product gives values you cannot rely on.
Recipe drives the parameters
Your ingredient list and any planned claims decide which nutrients are analysed. Share the full recipe so nothing required by the label is missed.
NABL-accredited lab
We route testing through a NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified food laboratory so the report is credible to regulators, retailers and importers.
Re-test after any change
A reformulation, a new ingredient source or a process change can shift the values — the product should be re-tested and the panel updated before the new pack is printed.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How Nutritional Labeling & Analysis Works (Step by Step)
From sample to a print-ready, FSSAI-compliant nutrition panel — coordinated end to end.
Consultation
We understand your product, recipe, pack/serving size and the claims you want on the label.
Scope the test parameters
We finalise the nutrients to analyse — energy, protein, carbohydrate, sugars, fat and sodium, plus anything your claims require.
Lab testing
You send a representative sample; we arrange analysis at a NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified food laboratory.
Report review
We check the lab report for completeness and consistency before it is used on the label.
Panel & label check
We draft the FSSAI-format nutrition panel and review your full label against the Labelling & Display Regulations, 2020.
Print-ready handover
You receive the finalised panel, the lab report and a compliance note ready for your artwork and print.
How Long Does Nutritional Labeling & Analysis Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| Consultation, scoping & sample dispatch | 1–3 working days |
| Laboratory testing & report | Varies by lab & parameters |
| Panel drafting & label review | 2–4 working days after report |
Overall turnaround depends mainly on the laboratory — different nutrients and parameters have different analysis times, and the lab confirms its own schedule for your product. We keep you updated at each stage and move straight into panel drafting and the label review as soon as the report is in.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| Before Print | Place the approved panel on the final artwork · Verify serving size and servings per pack · Cross-check every claim against the tested values |
| On Launch | Keep the lab report on file for audits and buyers · Ensure the FSSAI number and mandatory declarations are on-pack · Share the report with retailers / importers on request |
| On Any Change | Re-test after a recipe, ingredient or process change · Update the nutrition panel and re-check the label · Re-validate any claims affected by the change |
| Ongoing | Keep labels aligned with current FSSAI labelling rules · Maintain records linking each SKU to its report · Review panels periodically as products evolve |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Work out which nutrients and parameters your label needs
- Find and vet a NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified food lab
- Prepare a truly representative sample and manage logistics
- Interpret the lab report correctly
- Convert results into the exact FSSAI panel format (per 100 g / per serving)
- Check the full label against the Labelling & Display Regulations, 2020
- Risk a non-compliant label, re-print or enforcement action
With TaxClue
- Test parameters scoped to your product and claims
- Testing routed to a NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified lab
- Sample and logistics coordinated for you
- Lab report reviewed for completeness and consistency
- FSSAI-format nutrition panel drafted, print-ready
- Full label reviewed against the 2020 Regulations
- Fewer surprises — compliant before you go to print
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What to Do After the Nutrition Panel Is Ready
Before Print
- Place the approved panel on the final artwork
- Verify serving size and servings per pack
- Cross-check every claim against the tested values
On Launch
- Keep the lab report on file for audits and buyers
- Ensure the FSSAI number and mandatory declarations are on-pack
- Share the report with retailers / importers on request
On Any Change
- Re-test after a recipe, ingredient or process change
- Update the nutrition panel and re-check the label
- Re-validate any claims affected by the change
Ongoing
- Keep labels aligned with current FSSAI labelling rules
- Maintain records linking each SKU to its report
- Review panels periodically as products evolve
Penalties & Consequences
What is at stake if you do not comply
- Declaring nutrition values that were never lab-tested exposes you if the label is questioned
- Wrong or missing nutrition data can force a costly re-print or product recall
- A nutrient / health claim the tested values do not support makes the label non-compliant
- A non-NABL report may be rejected by regulators, retailers and importers
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: The Labelling & Display Regulations require the FSSAI licence number, veg/non-veg mark, nutritional information and allergen declarations on packaged food.
- 2025: Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FoPNL) is being introduced to show key nutrients at a glance on the front of the pack.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
Food-Label Expertise
A team that understands both lab testing and FSSAI labelling — not just one side of it.
End-to-End
From sample to print-ready panel — testing, report review and label check, fully managed.
Accredited Testing
Analysis routed through NABL-accredited / FSSAI-notified laboratories for credible reports.
100% Online
Coordination over WhatsApp / email — you only send the sample to the lab.
Transparent Fees
A clear quote confirmed upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Post-Service Support
Guidance continues on re-tests, reformulations and future SKUs.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Recipes and formulations handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nutritional labeling analysis?
Is a nutrition panel mandatory on packaged food in India?
Which nutrients are tested and declared?
Do I need a NABL-accredited lab?
How are the values presented on the label?
What do I need to provide to get started?
Why must the sample be market-representative?
How long does the whole process take?
Do you also check my full label, not just the nutrition panel?
What if I change my recipe later?
Does this help with exports?
Can I make a claim like "high protein" or "low fat" on my pack?
How much does nutritional analysis cost for a food product?
What is the difference between a nutrition panel by testing and by calculation?
How much can declared nutrition values differ from the tested figures?
Do I need a Certificate of Analysis from a food analyst, and is it legally valid?
Will an NABL report also help if my product is picked for FSSAI sampling?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory reference on this page — the governing law, the labelling regulation and the authority — is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- FSSAI — official websiteFood Safety and Standards Authority of India — regulations, labelling guidance and notifications
- FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulations, 2020The regulation governing nutritional information and label declarations
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — full textThe governing law for food-business labelling and standards · India Code
- FoSCoS — FSSAI compliance portalOfficial portal for FSSAI registration, licensing and compliance
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