diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 55c54faf2..e5fc03c0c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ This section explains how to install NeMo Curator and use the Python library, Py
 Before installing NeMo Curator, ensure that the following requirements are met:
 
 - Python 3.10 or higher
+  - packaging >= 22.0
 - Ubuntu 22.04/20.04
 - NVIDIA GPU (optional)
   - Volta™ or higher ([compute capability 7.0+](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-gpus))
diff --git a/docs/user-guide/image/gettingstarted.rst b/docs/user-guide/image/gettingstarted.rst
index 49248bc70..075b30404 100644
--- a/docs/user-guide/image/gettingstarted.rst
+++ b/docs/user-guide/image/gettingstarted.rst
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ Install NeMo Curator
 To install the image curation modules of NeMo Curator, ensure you meet the following requirements:
 
 * Python 3.10 or higher
+  * packaging >= 22.0
 * Ubuntu 22.04/20.04
 * NVIDIA GPU
   * Volta™ or higher (compute capability 7.0+)