# 348 - Cracking the Code of Label Compliance with Lauren Rockteacher

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2026-05-07
- Length: 28m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance

## Summary

Lauren Rockteacher, founder of Proof and Panel, explains the critical importance of regulatory compliance in food and dietary supplement labeling, distinguishing between the two categories based on structure-function claims. She warns against relying on AI for regulatory advice, noting that while it can be a starting point, it often hallucinates specific code sections, leading to non-compliant labels. Rockteacher emphasizes that her 200+ checkpoint review process prevents costly recalls and waste by ensuring conditional labeling elements are handled correctly before printing.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=0) Introduction: Lauren Rockteacher and Proof and Panel
- [1:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=118) Wisconsin Life: The Birkebeineren Ski Marathon
- [4:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=277) From Food Science to Regulatory Review
- [9:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=597) The 200 Checkpoints of Label Compliance
- [16:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=983) Food vs. Dietary Supplement Claims
- [19:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=1161) The AI Trap in Regulatory Compliance
- [24:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2026-05-07-348-cracking-the-code-of-label-compliance-with-lauren-rockteacher#t=1452) Conditional Labeling and Avoiding Waste

## Topics

- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Proof and Panel (company)
- ChatGPT (tool)
- Google Gemini (tool)
- FTC (other)
- FDA (other)

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