Is it really free?
Yes. The 2.5″ vertical panel exports as a real, print-ready PDF with a small watermark — no account, no card, no trial clock. The $79 one-time upgrade removes the watermark and unlocks 3″ and 4″ widths, the linear format and free updates.
Do I need to send my product to a lab?
No. Values are calculated from your recipe using USDA FoodData Central data. Database analysis is the standard route for small producers; a lab panel ($300–800 per sample) is only usually needed for claims testing or when a customer contract requires it.
Does the FDA review or approve my label?
No. FDA does not pre-approve nutrition labels — compliance is checked if your product is examined after sale. What matters is that the panel follows 21 CFR 101.9: rounding, ordering, format and type sizes. This tool applies those rules automatically.
What sizes and formats can I export?
2.5″, 3″ and 4″ panel widths, vertical or the small-package linear format, with 1/8″ bleed and crop marks. Vector text throughout — any print shop can use the file at any size.
Where are my recipes stored?
In your browser, on your computer. Nothing is uploaded, there is no account, and the page even keeps working offline once loaded. Your formulations stay yours.
Does it make the ingredient statement or allergen list?
Not yet. The nutrition panel is generated; you write the ingredient statement separately. Allergen declarations remain your responsibility to verify against your actual ingredients.