FDA wants food companies to put nutrition labels on the front of packaging. Why?
Nutrition labels on your favorite grocery items may soon sport a new look. The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place nutrition labels on the front of their products instead of the back.
How the FDA’s new nutrition labels could prod the food industry to get healthier
Front-of-package labels have spurred companies in other countries to cut sugars and salt. The FDA wants to follow suit here.
Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put some nutrition facts on the front of packages, in a bid to nudge Americans and food companies towards healthier diets in line with similar pushes in other countries.
What CPGs should know about FDA’s proposed nutrition info box
Sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging.
FDA proposes warning label on front of food packaging to combat obesity epidemic
Packaged foods may soon have warning labels about how much sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars they contain in an effort to curb the chronic disease epidemic, which in large part is due to diet.
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of sugar,
New FDA proposal would put 'front-of-package' nutrition labels on food products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, the FDA announced.
FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance.
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