Question by Jakenbocker: What is the font type used on Nutrition Facts labels?
I’m doing a graphic design project where I need to create a new nutrition facts label. Does anyone know the font used in the standard nutrition facts label? I do not know, size maintenance. I want from my character. I just want to know the font. Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by Tattooed Mama of 2
I think it’s just Helvetica isn’t it?
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What for what country?
In Canada the template you get from the government is done in Quark and in Helvetica (Regular & Bold) or Helvetica Condensed (Regular & Bold) depending on the size it falls under. It doesn’t necessarily have to be in that face, the rules in constructions state:
“The characters in the nutrition facts table
•Shall be displayed in a single standard sans serif font that is not decorative and in such a manner that the characters never touch each other or the rules (B.01.450(3)(a));”
In case your in the US I just found a thing on the FDA’s rules..
Tile “Nutrition Facts” can be in Franklin Gothic Heavy or Helvetica Black, then everything else is in Helvetica and Helvetica Black.
Once you get through all the loquacious government BS you can find all the rules and regulations. Everything is very specific from type sizes, rule sizes, and leading.
Here is a link for the US which would help you out if your from there
http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuide/ucm064904.htm
Hope that helps
Cheers