Stricter Nutrition Label Accuracy: 5 Percent Deviation Limit.
This law aims to improve the reliability of nutritional information on food products. It establishes a strict rule: if the actual nutrient content (like calories or fat) exceeds the value listed on the label by more than 5 percent, the product will be considered misbranded. This provides better protection for consumers who rely on labels for making informed dietary choices.
Key points
Establishes a maximum error tolerance of 5% for nutrient values declared on food labels.
Food exceeding the declared nutrient value by more than 5% will be classified as illegally misbranded.
Requires the FDA to quickly update federal regulations to implement this stricter standard within 60 days.
Status:
Introduced
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