📊New FDA Food Labeling Rules
Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) proposes to require front-of-package nutrition labels on most foods that must bear a Nutrition Facts label. This action, if finalized, would require the display of a compact informational box containing certain nutrient information on the principal display panel. The box would provide consumers, including those who have lower nutrition knowledge, with standardized, interpretive nutrition information that can help them quickly and easily identify how foods can be part of a healthy diet. We also propose to amend certain nutrient content claim regulations to align with current nutrition science and avoid within-label inconsistencies.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed regulation mandates the inclusion of a front-of-package nutrition box, imposing compliance costs on food manufacturers estimated between $191 million to $530 million annually, which could affect pricing and operational strategies. Additionally, it requires businesses to reformulate products to align with updated nutrition claims, impacting their production processes and revenue models.