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FDA Proposes to Update the Definition of “Healthy” on Food Labels

On September 28, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its proposal to update its 1994 definition of “healthy” when used on food labels and labeling to align with the current nutrition science, the Dietary...more

10/4/2022 / Beverage Manufacturers , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels

FDA Proposes Consumer Research on 'Healthy' Symbol for Packaged Foods

On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is considering the development of a graphic symbol to help consumers identify packaged food products that meet FDA’s anticipated definition of...more

5/12/2021 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels

FDA Finalizes Requirements for ‘Gluten-Free’ Labeling of Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods

On August 12, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule, “Gluten-Free Labeling of Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods,” to establish compliance requirements for fermented and hydrolyzed foods, as well as...more

8/17/2020 / Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Gluten-Free

Food Labeling Requirements Relaxed for Supply Chain Disruptions During COVID-19

On May 22, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released Temporary Policy Regarding Certain Food Labeling Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Minor Formulation Changes and Vending Machines to...more

5/27/2020 / Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , Supply Chain

FDA Helps the Food Supply Chain by Easing Labeling Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 26, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Guidance for Industry: Temporary Policy Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to provide restaurants...more

3/31/2020 / Consumers , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels , Small Business , Supply Chain

Got…Milk? FDA Requests Information on Using Dairy Names for Plant-Based Foods

On September 27, 2018, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued his third public statement since June addressing the use of dairy statements of identity for plant-based foods. Examples of products...more

10/5/2018 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Marketing

FDA Officially Extends Deadline to Comply With Nutrition Facts Panel Regulation

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced on May 3, 2018, that it would officially extend the deadline for food manufacturers to comply with the new nutrition facts panel regulation. The agency had previously published a...more

5/8/2018 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels

Congress Passes GE Labeling Bill, President Obama Expected to Sign Bill Into Law

On July 14, 2016, after more than a year of on-and-off debate and failed attempts at legislative compromise, Congress finally passed a bill to require the creation of a federal labeling standard for bioengineered food within...more

7/18/2016 / Bioengineering , Disclosure Requirements , Food Labeling , GMO , Preemption

Prepare Now to Comply With FDA's Changes to Nutrition Labeling

On May 20, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it finalized new rules that will cause the most significant overhaul to nutrition labeling in more than 20 years. FDA is issuing two final rules: (1)...more

5/24/2016 / Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels

FDA Requests Comments on Use of Term "Natural" on Food Labeling

After years of litigation and controversy around use of the term "natural" on food labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now seeking comments on the issue. This action has important implications for companies...more

11/11/2015 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Natural Products , Public Comment , USDA

House Passes Voluntary GMO Labeling Bill

The U.S. is a step closer to enacting a consistent, national approach to certifying and labeling genetically modified (GMO) foods. On July 23, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate...more

7/24/2015 / All Natural , Certifications , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , GMO , Labeling , Preemption , Tribal Lands , USDA

Restaurant Franchisors: Prepare to Comply With New FDA Menu Labeling Rules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final rules for menu labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive health care reform...more

12/19/2014 / Affordable Care Act , Fast-Food Industry , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Restaurant Industry

House Committee Hearing Debates "GMO" Labeling Bill

On December 10, 2014, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Examining FDA's Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Food Ingredients. The witnesses included Michael Landa, Director...more

12/12/2014 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , GMO , Legislative Committees , Popular

Final Menu Labeling Rules Released by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two final rules for menu and vending machine labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive...more

11/26/2014 / Affordable Care Act , Fast-Food Industry , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Proposed Legislation , Restaurant Industry , Retailers

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