The label on a container of cottage cheese describes it as "fat free." what is the fda-approved requirement for this to be true? the label on a container of cottage cheese describes it as "fat free." what is the fda-approved requirement for this to be true? at least 25 percent less fat per serving than regular cottage cheese 1 g or less of saturated fat per serving 3 g of fat per serving less than 0.5 g of fat per serving