FDA publishes long-awaited front-of-package labeling proposal

Blumenthal Applauds FDA’s Proposal To Improve Food Labeling

WASHINGTON – US Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued a statement this week praising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its proposal to require standardized, front-of-package nutrition labels on food and beverage products.

FDA Proposes Requiring Nutrition Info Box on Front of Food Packages

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed requiring nutrition labels to be placed on the front of most packaged foods as part of efforts to combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis. The FDA said on Tuesday that it aims to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, which could potentially increase the risk of chronic diseases if consumed in excess amounts. Dubbed the “Nutrition Info box,” the l…

The FDA Wants to Put Warning Labels on the Front of Food Packages

Proposed Biden administration rule would require food manufacturers to flag salt, added-sugar and saturated-fat levels on front of packages

FDA proposes new front-of-package food labels

Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity.

FDA Proposes Moving Nutrition Info to Front of Boxes Because of 'Chronic Disease' Caused by 'Food We Eat’

The label would plainly show whether the food has low, med, or high levels of fat, sodium and added sugars Getty Stock photo of a woman reading a food label at a grocery store The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to change how we shop.On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the agency proposed a new front-facing label for most food and drinks to help consumers easily identify healthier food choices. The labels would be called a front-of-package nutrition la…

FSSAI: Any change in labelling rules to be implemented from 1 July every year

This comes as a significant step to address the challenges faced by the food business operators (FBOs) and provide them with a predictable and efficient framework for compliance with food labelling regulations.