The Challenge
A food brand preparing for a new product launch came to us with an outdated nutritional facts label that no longer met current FDA formatting and compliance standards. The existing label had been designed under older guidelines and required a full revision — not just a cosmetic refresh, but a technically accurate update that aligned with the FDA's updated Nutrition Facts label requirements, including revised serving size declarations, updated daily value percentages, and the mandatory display of added sugars. The deadline was tight, the regulatory stakes were high, and the final label also needed to look polished and shelf-ready, balancing compliance with clean visual presentation.
Our Approach
Helion360 began by auditing the existing label against the FDA's current Nutrition Facts label regulations to identify every area of non-compliance. This included reviewing font sizing hierarchies, mandatory nutrient declarations, footnote language, and the correct formatting of serving size and calorie information as specified under the updated rules. Once the compliance gaps were mapped, the team restructured the label layout from the ground up — rebuilding the typographic hierarchy to meet minimum size requirements while maintaining a clean, professional appearance consistent with the brand's packaging aesthetic. All nutritional values provided by the client were cross-referenced and accurately placed within the updated format. The final file was prepared in print-ready format suitable for packaging production.
The Outcome
The client received a fully revised, FDA-compliant Nutritional Facts label delivered well within the two-week window. The updated label accurately reflected current regulatory requirements across all mandatory fields — including added sugars, revised daily values, and updated serving size language — while presenting a clean, legible design appropriate for retail packaging. The brand was able to move forward with their product launch without delays caused by labeling compliance issues, and the final artwork was ready for handoff directly to their packaging printer.
Helion360 works with food and consumer goods brands that need label design handled with both design precision and regulatory awareness — ensuring the final product is launch-ready from day one.