35Version 1.1 2022
8/26/22 CPD Form #408
South Carolina
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE.SC.GOV
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION
LABELING QUICK GUIDE
ALLERGEN LABELING
Allergen labeling is required for the safety of consumers. The current 8 major allergens are Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs, Fin
Fish (species), Crustacean Shellfish (species), Peanut and Tree Nut (species). Sesame will become the 9
th
major allergen
eective January 1, 2023.
The allergen declaration is made one of two ways, as shown below. The major food allergens have been underlined for ease of viewing.
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR WHEAT,
NIACIN, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID,
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP,
HONEY, MOLASSES, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR,
CORN FLOUR, MALT SYRUP, WHEY MILK, EGG
WHITES, PECANS, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW #5,
AND RED #40.
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR WHEAT,
NIACIN, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID,
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP,
HONEY, MOLASSES, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR,
CORN FLOUR, MALT SYRUP, WHEY, EGG WHITES,
PECANS, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW #5, AND RED
#40. CONTAINS WHEAT, SOY, MILK, EGGS,
PECANS.
Within the ingredient list, followed by the common
name of the major allergen in parentheses.
The whey ingredient indicates it is a milk allergen
by listing “Whey (Milk)”. The remaining major
allergens are identified by their common name:
Wheat, Soy, Egg, Pecan.
A Contains Statement immediately after the
ingredient list.
In this instance, the Milk allergen is disclosed in
a Contains Statement. If a Contains Statement is
used, it must list all major allergens present in the
product.
A Contains Statement is not required if all
allergens are disclosed in ingredient list.
Nutrition Facts panels will generally
not be required for Home-based
foods. If the food label makes any
nutrient content or health claims,
then a Nutrition Facts Panel is
required. Additionally, these claims,
if used, must be in compliance with
21 CFR 101.13 or 21 CFR 101.14.
Where can I find more information
on labeling?
fda.gov/media/81606/download
WITHIN THE INGREDIENT LIST
CONTAINS STATEMENT