We have provided a sample label (Standard Vertical label with voluntary nutrients) on page 33986 of the final rule showing the order in which the mandatory nutrients and some commonly listed voluntary nutrients are declared on food product labels. Following the “Calories” declaration located near the top of the label, the general order for listing nutrients is: macronutrients (and sodium), mandatory public health nutrients (i.e., vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium), voluntary vitamins, and voluntary minerals. As stated in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(ii)(B), voluntary vitamins and minerals must be listed on the Nutrition Facts label in the order established in the table in 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv) (see the table on page 33982 of the final rule). It should be noted that this table also includes the mandatory vitamins and minerals (i.e., vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium) and protein, which should not be considered when determining the order of the voluntary nutrients. In addition, this table lists the unit of measure and RDI for each nutrient. Nutrients having a DRV are shown in the table on page 33982 and page 33983 of the final rule (21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)), but these nutrients are not listed in the exact order they appear on the Nutrition Facts label.
