Voluntary Food Climate Labels: Environmental Impact Information
This new act introduces a voluntary food labeling program, allowing consumers to check the climate impact of products. Labels will feature numerical summaries of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the food's production and lifecycle, enabling informed purchasing decisions. Companies wishing to use these labels must obtain authorization from the Environmental Protection Agency and adhere to established standards.
Key points
New, voluntary labels may appear on food products, providing information on greenhouse gas emissions related to their production and entire lifecycle.
Labels will contain numerical data, not evaluations, allowing consumers to independently assess the environmental impact of food.
Companies can voluntarily commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with their products and report sustainability information.
A publicly accessible database will be created with information on products covered by the labeling program, including voluntary company commitments.
Penalties for fraudulent use of the label include fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
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