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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) › Nutrition Facts Labels

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal subsidies to reduce the number of uninsured citizens. less -
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FDA’s Delay in Implementing Calorie Labeling Law Leaves Fate Uncertain

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The latest delay by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in implementing new calorie labeling rules gives restaurants and food retailers a little breathing room. Originally set for May 5, the agency pushed back the deadline...more

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Menu Labeling Excluded From ACA Repeal and Replace Bill

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The American Health Care Act (AHCA), released by House Republicans late on March 6, 2017, would repeal and replace certain portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The legislation does not address section 4205 of the ACA,...more

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CFSAN Director Anticipates “Tweaks,” Not Rollbacks Despite Administration’s De-Regulation Emphasis

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Dr. Susan Mayne, Director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, spoke on Thursday to the DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists. Responding to questions from the audience, Dr. Mayne was asked to...more

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ACA Menu Labeling Requirements: Draft FDA Guidance

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The FDA’s 105-page final rule on chain restaurant nutrition labeling of menu items now has an associated, 53-page, draft guidance document, supplementing the FDA’s 132-page Food Labeling Guide, we learned from the September...more

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Health Care Reform Implementation Update

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We are now more than two weeks into the Affordable Care Act (ACA’s) second open enrollment period, and 765,000 individuals have obtained coverage through HealthCare.gov. On Capitol Hill, House lawmakers filed a lawsuit...more

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FDA Issues Much Anticipated Final Rules on Menu and Vending Machine Nutrition Labeling

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published the long awaited final rules on menu and vending machine nutrition labeling. The rules implement section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...more

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