#food-labeling

#food-labeling

FDA's proposal aims to enhance food labeling to promote healthier dietary choices among Americans.

Many foods marketed as 'healthy' contain hidden unhealthy ingredients.

Granola bars are not always a good snack choice due to sugar and fat contents.

Flavored yogurts can be misleadingly high in sugar.

Deli meats can pose health risks due to sodium and preservatives.

The FDA proposes new front-of-package labels for healthier consumer choices, highlighting levels of sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat.

The food labeling landscape has evolved to reflect healthier lifestyles and promote informed consumer choices through clearer nutritional information and labeling standards.

The TRUTH in Labeling Act aims to improve consumer health decisions by mandating clearer front-of-package nutrition labels.

Nutrient profiling systems improve food choice transparency, while the U.S. lags behind in establishing such systems.

The Nutrient Consume Score is a new, comprehensive tool aimed at deciphering food choices for enhanced nutrition.

The FDA has updated its definition of 'healthy' in food labeling to reflect current nutrition science, aiding consumers in healthier choices.

The FDA's new definition of 'healthy' aims to guide consumers towards better dietary choices by setting clear limits on sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars.

Food brands must eliminate misleading "healthy" labels unless products meet specific nutritional criteria, effective February 2025.

Bernie Sanders is advocating for warning labels on ultra-processed foods to promote healthier choices and combat rising obesity rates among children.

Ultra-processed foods can contribute to health conditions like anxiety and cancer through associations, not causation.

FDA is considering implementing new labeling to help consumers identify healthier food choices and understand nutritional value.

EU food labeling regulations need improvement to reduce consumer confusion and prevent misleading practices.

Kraft Heinz faces a class action lawsuit alleging deceptive labeling of Kraft Mac & Cheese regarding artificial preservatives.

Milkio Foods Limited misled customers about the origin of butter in its products, leading to a significant fine and concerns over New Zealand's dairy reputation.

Industrial-scale dairy resorts to misleading labels to appeal to eco-conscious consumers as US milk consumption declines.

Regulatory scrutiny of animal welfare and environmental claims in dairy labeling is urgently needed.

Aldi faces criticism for misleading chicken welfare labeling while claiming to improve conditions, unlike competitors Marks & Spencer and Waitrose who follow stricter standards.