Nutritional Analysis Testing

Every retail food product must display a FDA compliant food label. There are two ways to create an FDA complaint label, either lab analysis or by database. Whichever option you choose, we at PCAS are glad to help throughout the process. Learn a little about the different options below.

Nutritional Analysis by Laboratory Analysis

Final Results and labels can be done in 15 business days from the time our lab receives your sample. Need it faster? Contact us to see our expedited turnaround times.

Our testing package includes Calcium, Calories from Fat, Total Calories, Total Carbohydrates, Cholesterol, Trans-fat, Saturated Fat, Total Fat, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Protein, Sodium, Sugars, Vitamin D, Potassium, Ash and Moisture.

All these tests are required in order to have a FDA compliant label. Once testing is completed our team will put together your label in any of the following formats.

Sample Submission Requirements

• Sample amount with a minimum of 150g (4 to 5 oz)
• Samples should be shipped to arrive Monday through Friday to ensure proper handling upon receipt.
• If your product is packaged in glass containers, please individually bubble wrap each container and clearly label the shipping box "Contains Glass."
• Refrigerated products must be shipped with sufficient cold packs to maintain the appropriate temperature during transit.

Nutritional Analysis by Database

All foods need nutrition facts labeling, but not every product will need to have the physical analysis performed. Several food and beverage products labels can be created in our extensive food database, but we would need to help you determine if this is right for you and your company. PCAS wants to ensure you are getting exactly what you are needing based on your individual company needs. Some retailers to not accept labeling by database and other do. If your food process includes dehydrated, brewed, filtered, fermented, pickled, or brined or we cannot find all of your ingredients, then we must complete the laboratory analysis on your product.
If is verified that we can us our database, we can complete the FDA label creation in just a 5-7 days.

Sample Submission Requirements

• Provide the complete recipe ingredient list, including all sub-ingredients. Alternatively, you may submit clear photos of ingredient labels or Nutrition Facts Panels.
• List all ingredients with their exact weights in grams. Accurate weights are required to correctly calculate nutrients, including Added Sugars.
• Nutrition analysis is based on database estimates and the information provided by the client. The accuracy of the final Nutrition Facts Label depends on the accuracy and completeness of the submitted recipe information.

Confidentially with PCAS Labs.

PCAS welcomes and provides NDA’s for all of our customers ensuring that your products ingredients/recipes are never shared with anyone! All of your company information will remain safe, you can count on that.

How it Works