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The FDA wants food and beverage manufacturers to display nutrition labels on the front of most of their packages in an effort to help Americans make healthier choices.
Front-of-package labels have spurred companies in other countries to cut sugars and salt. The FDA wants to follow suit here.
It’s easy to overlook the small print on Nutrition Facts Labels while shopping for meals. But diving into these details can ...
The FDA already requires most packaged foods to display a nutritional label—usually on the back or side. The new labels, dubbed a “nutrition info box,” would go on the front of packages.
But some experts say mandatory front-of-package labels may also encourage food manufacturers to reformulate products with high levels of unhealthy nutrients.
What do food product labels mean? There are four commonly used phrases printed on food products, the USDA says: Best if used by/before: The date tells when a product will be of best flavor or quality.
If "sell by," "use by" and other food label dates seem confusing, there's a reason. Federal regulations do not require product dating labels except for infant formula, according to the U.S ...
Internet providers are now required to display labels with the key ingredients of their plans -- borrowing the nutrition label format from food products.
Product labelling showing whether food comes mainly from animals or plants can help consumers make more climate-friendly choices.
New Yorkers visiting chain restaurants and coffee shops around the city could see new warning labels on menus and displays next month. A new rule set to take effect in October requires food ...
Front-of-package nutrition labels in other countries have helped consumers choose healthier options and encouraged the food industry to reformulate their products to be healthier.