Nutritional analysis labeling

Accurate nutritional labeling is essential for transparency, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance. SMA supports science‑based labeling practices through our software and provides practical tools to help businesses meet both FDA and USDA requirements.

Nutritional Analysis Services

SMA offers nutritional analysis for both single‑ingredient and multi‑ingredient products to members and non‑members at a minimal cost. No physical product samples are required- only complete recipes- making the process efficient and accessible. These services apply to both USDA‑ and FDA‑regulated products, helping companies across the food industry meet labeling obligations with confidence.

Nutritional Facts Panel Options

Processors may select the appropriate Nutrition Facts label format based on product size, packaging, and regulatory needs, including:

Standard vertical

Horizontal

Dual‑column

Aggregate

Linear

Each Nutrition Facts Panel is constructed in alignment with current regulatory standards and best practices. View label format examples here.

Additional Deliverables

In addition to Nutrition Facts labeling, SMA members may also receive:

Nutrient specification sheets

This report displays the nutrient breakdown of your food. Use this report to easily share nutrient data with others.

Protein quality score

The Protein Quality report shows the amino acid score for a recipe. In calculating PDCAAS, the limiting amino acid score from this report is used. It is important that amino acid data be present for all foods in a recipe to obtain an accurate score.

Packaging‑ready label assets

This report collects everything you need to comply with packaging requirements, including the Nutrition Facts, Ingredient Statement, Allergen Statement, Net Weight, and Manufacturer/Distributor name and address. To access this report, you must first create a label.

Ingredient and nutrient analysis

This report displays per-serving or per-100g values of each nutrient for each ingredient, with the totals at the bottom. Use this report to check your Recipe’s nutrient data and look for any missing or incomplete data.

These tools support informed formulation decisions, regulatory clarity, and streamlined product development.

Pricing

Member Pricing

Multi-ingredient- $80 per label

Single Ingredient- $30 per label

Non-Member Pricing

Multi-Ingredient- $150 per label

Single Ingredient- $50 per label

Normal turnaround time for labels is 5 business days.
Payment is required before labels will be created. 

How to Submit Your Product?

  • Complete the nutritional analysis form here and save for your records.
    • You will need to upload the nutritional analysis form on the submission form below.
  • Complete the submission form below.
    • If necessary, you can upload individual ingredient, spice blend, and marinate nutrition specs on the submission form.
  • At this time, one recipe can be submitted at a time.

All payments must be received before labels are created.

For more information, contact Lacy Bates at Lacy@southwestmeat.org.

Nutritional Analysis Form