What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8385.
Food Labeling Modernization Act: Clearer Health and Ingredient Information
This act introduces clearer labels on the front of food packages to highlight sugar, salt, and fat content. It ensures consumers have access to accurate nutritional information whether shopping in-store or online.
Key points
Standardized symbols on the front of packages for calories, added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.
Mandatory disclosure of the actual amount of fruit, vegetables, or yogurt in products claiming to contain them.
Stricter requirements for using terms like 'natural' and 'healthy' on food labels to prevent misleading claims.
Online retailers must display full nutrition and allergen facts before a customer makes a purchase.
Improved readability of ingredient lists through new standards for font size, contrast, and formatting.
Establishment of a public, searchable database containing all food label information for products on the market.
Status:
Introduced
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