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New Food Labeling Rules: More Information for Consumers

This act introduces significant changes to food labeling, making it easier for citizens to access key product information. Changes include new front-of-package symbols, clearer ingredient lists, and detailed information on allergens and caffeine content, aiming to help consumers make healthier food choices.
Key points
Mandatory, easy-to-understand symbols on the front of food packages, indicating calorie, added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat content.
Requirement for clear labeling of the percentage of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and yogurt in products that suggest their presence.
Obligation to prominently display information about artificial dyes, flavors, sweeteners, and phosphorus on the main display panel.
Establishment of a public online database with complete food label information, accessible to everyone.
Strengthened regulations for labeling major food allergens and gluten-containing grains, including for unpackaged foods.
New labeling rules for infant and toddler beverages to prevent confusion with infant formula and clearly indicate added sugar content.
Requirement for product information to be available online before purchase, including nutrition facts, ingredient lists, and allergens, without being hidden by marketing content.
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Additional Information
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2901
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Process start date: 2023-04-26