FDA now permits the voluntary declaration of fluoride as provided for in §101.9(c)(5). Where should fluoride be placed on the Nutrition Facts label and how should it be formatted (i.e. indentation, bolding, etc.)?

Our current thinking is to place the declaration for “Fluoride” directly beneath the declaration of “Sodium” on the Nutrition Facts label, when fluoride is voluntarily declared pursuant to 21 CFR 101.9(c)(5). Our current thinking with regards to formatting fluoride is to list the nutrient in bold or extra bold type and not to indent the declaration; an approach consistent with the declaration of sodium, which would appear directly above the voluntary fluoride declaration. We plan to address this in future guidance.