The FDA has announced a proposal to require a new nutrition label on the front of packages for most packaged foods.

The proposal would require brands to list sodium, sugar, and fat on the fronts of packages in an effort to help people make better choices. Also in the news: A possible overhaul in how obesity is ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposal to mandate a front-of-pack nutrition label for most packaged foods.

A price discount label featuring a crying character pleading customers to "help" cut food loss, to be introduced next spring, is seen in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Dec. 25, 2024. (Mainichi/Yuka Kato ...

What if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light? Green for “go,” amber for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United ...

Use of “healthy” labeling is voluntary for food manufacturers. Foods that meet the new requirements can start using the label early next year, while those that don’t currently meet the standards of ...

The understanding of what makes up a nutritious diet has evolved since the 1990s, when the Food and Drug Administration last revised its "healthy" label. So, the FDA is revising the definition of ...

Now, in order for a food label to bear the “healthy” claim, the food needs to: Contain a certain amount of fruits, vegetables, fat-free or low-fat dairy, protein, or whole grains, as ...

U.S. seafood industry organizations are welcoming updates to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “healthy” claims label, which could benefit the seafood industry. In its final rule issued 19 ...

accurate and up-to-date nutrition information on food labels," added Jones. Under the new rules, foods labeled as "healthy" must contain a meaningful amount of one or more food groups recommended ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a final rule revising the definition of the "healthy" nutrient label. This change is part of the FDA's broader efforts to address the ...