Mandatory Food Warnings and Ad Restrictions: Fighting Childhood Diabetes and Obesity.
This Act mandates clear health warnings on the front of packaging for sugar-sweetened beverages, ultra-processed foods, and products containing non-sugar sweeteners. Citizens will see prominent labels detailing risks like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, the law prohibits marketing and advertising of 'junk food' directed at children under the age of 13, aiming to protect minors from developing unhealthy dietary habits.
Key points
Mandatory front-of-package health warnings: Sugar-sweetened beverages, ultra-processed foods, and products with non-sugar sweeteners must display large, explicit warning labels (e.g., 'Not recommended for children').
Ban on 'junk food' advertising directed at children: Marketing materials for foods requiring health warnings cannot use themes, cartoon characters, influencers, or free gifts appealing to children under 13.
Increased ingredient transparency: Foods deemed 'High in' added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium must carry an additional nutrient warning label.
Funding for research and public education: The Act authorizes funds for research into the health effects of ultra-processed foods and for a national public campaign on healthy eating and understanding the new warning labels.
Introduced
Citizen Poll