Why take these courses?

The Food & Beverage Labeling Courses, offered by Consumer Brands, are the premier opportunity for those who interact with labeling to receive in-depth instruction on regulatory labeling requirements for food and beverage products.

The 101 level of the course covers requirements for both FDA and USDA regulated product claims “gluten free”, “fresh”, “low sodium”, “organic” and “natural” along with best practices to ensure product labeling meets meticulous standards. This helps ensure companies provide accurate information to consumers.

The 201 level is designed for experienced labeling, regulatory, legal, and compliance professionals who need to navigate the most complex and rapidly evolving aspects of food and beverage labeling. This course goes beyond foundational rules and application to address multi‑agency oversight, litigation exposure, advanced claim substantiation, state‑level divergence, and emerging scientific and regulatory trends shaping the future of label compliance.

*It is recommended that participants take Course 101 before taking Course 201, unless the individual has several years of labeling experience.

These courses are a can’t-miss for those needing a refresher, new to labeling or want more experienced knowledge.

2026 101 topics include:

• General Authorities 
• Required Labeling Elements 
• Nutrition Labeling 
• Ingredient and Nutrition Claims 
• Bioengineered Food Labeling 
• Special Labeling Provisions 
• Placement of Required Labeling Elements 

Each area is broken down into subtopics that explain both the regulatory requirements and examples from actual products.

2026 201 topics include:

• Rule Making Process 
• Legal Authorities – US & International
• Recalls and Regulatory Action
• Dietary Supplements and Allergens
• Chemical Contaminants, and Heavy Metals
• PDCAAS and GRAS
• EPR, Green Claims, & Bottle Bill
• State Laws and Regulations
• Alcohol and Marijuana Labeling
• MAHA and Dietary Guidelines
• Ultra Processed Foods
• Digital Labeling (SmartLabel)

Participants benefit from:

• The ability to view lectures on their own time through a self-paced session and revisit topics as needed, ensuring they fully grasp the concepts. 
• A suite of downloadable checklists and resources that support their typical daily activities. 
• Live virtual meet-ups, which are scheduled throughout the session with the course instructor, a labeling veteran with over 20 years of experience, for attendees to ask questions and see product examples. 
• Meeting fellow professionals in their field. 
• A digital certificate indicating they have completed the course.