{"dataset":"US Nutrition Label Rules","version":"17.0.0","cfr_snapshot_date":"2026-02-12","source":"FDA 21 CFR 101.9 (Nutrition labeling of food)","url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/tabular/","md_url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/tabular.md","slug":"tabular","format_keys":["tabular","tabular_dual_column"],"name":"Tabular","title":"Tabular Nutrition Facts Label","answer":"You may use it when the tallest open space for the panel is under about 3 inches, so a vertical panel does not fit.","rule":"optional","rule_summary":"Allowed when the panel space is under about 3 in tall","citations":[{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(iii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(11)(iii)"}],"in_studio":false,"check":{"condition":"Allowed if the tallest open space for the panel is under about 3 inches.","questions":[{"id":"label-area","question":"How much of the package can carry printing?","options":[{"id":"under-12","label":"Under 12 sq in"},{"id":"12-40","label":"12 to 40 sq in"},{"id":"over-40","label":"Over 40 sq in"}]},{"id":"claims","question":"Does it make nutrition claims or show nutrition information anywhere?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]},{"id":"vertical-space","question":"How tall is the tallest open space for the panel?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Under about 3 in"},{"id":"no","label":"About 3 in or more"}]},{"id":"vertical-fits","question":"Does a vertical panel fit on any side?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]},{"id":"tabular-fits","question":"Does a regular tabular panel fit on any side?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]}],"assumed":[]},"differs_from_standard":["The heading, serving size and calories sit in a block on the left.","Nutrients run in two columns beside it. 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FDA shows this in its own sample label.","citations":[{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(6)"},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(ii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(6)(ii)"}]}],"fda_sample_labels":[{"graphic":"er24mr23.011","title":"Tabular format","image":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/fda/er24mr23.011.png","cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(iii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(11)(iii)","federal_register":"88 FR 17710","federal_register_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/24/2023-05418/food-labeling-infant-formula-requirements-food-additives-and-generally-recognized-as-safe-substances","values_illustrative":true},{"graphic":"er21de18.013","title":"Tabular dual column","image":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/fda/er21de18.013.png","cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(ii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(6)(ii)","federal_register":"83 FR 65493","federal_register_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/21/2018-27431/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels-technical-amendments","values_illustrative":true}],"related":[{"slug":"small-package-tabular","url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/small-package-tabular/"},{"slug":"linear","url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/linear/"},{"slug":"dual-column","url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/dual-column/"}],"quotes":[{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(iii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(11)(iii)","text":"If there is not sufficient continuous vertical space (i.e., approximately 3 in) to accommodate the required components of the nutrition label up to and including the mandatory declaration of potassium, the nutrition label may be presented in a tabular display as shown in the following sample label.","excerpt":false},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(ii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(6)(ii)","text":"The following sample label illustrates the provisions of paragraphs (b)(2)(i)(D) and (b)(12)(i) of this section for labels that use the tabular display.","excerpt":false}],"faq":[{"id":"tabular-when","question":"When can I use a tabular Nutrition Facts label?","answer":"When there is not enough continuous vertical space for the panel, about 3 inches, up to and including potassium.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(iii)"]},{"id":"tabular-small","question":"Is tabular the same as the small-package tabular label?","answer":"No. The small-package tabular label is for packages under 12 square inches, or up to 40 square inches when no vertical or tabular panel fits on any side. Any panel on a package that size may use every short name on FDA’s list, such as “Sat fat”. On a package over 40 sq in, a regular tabular panel may use only “Total carb.” and “Incl.”, and only as a tabular dual column.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(j)(13)(ii)(A)(1)","21 CFR 101.9(j)(13)(ii)(B)"]},{"id":"tabular-dual","question":"Can a tabular label have two columns?","answer":"Yes. A package that needs a per-package or per-unit column can show both columns in a tabular panel.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(ii)"]},{"id":"tabular-min-font","question":"What is the minimum font size for a tabular label?","answer":"Nutrient rows 8 pt, “Calories” 10 pt and its number 22 pt, the serving size line 9 pt, and servings per container 10 pt.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)","21 CFR 101.9(d)(3)(ii)","21 CFR 101.9(d)(3)(i)"]}]}