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Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023
1/9/2024, 7:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2901
One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for food manufacturers to include more detailed information on their product labels. This includes providing clearer and more prominent labeling of ingredients, as well as information on potential allergens and nutritional content. The bill also aims to standardize serving sizes to make it easier for consumers to compare different products.
Additionally, the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 seeks to address issues related to misleading or deceptive labeling practices. The bill includes provisions to crack down on false or misleading claims on food packaging, as well as requirements for more accurate and informative labeling of products that make health or nutrition claims. Overall, the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 aims to improve transparency and accuracy in food labeling in order to help consumers make more informed choices about the products they purchase and consume. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its ultimate impact on the food industry and consumers will depend on the outcome of the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of HR 2901
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023
This bill imposes additional labeling requirements for food and addresses related issues.
A food intended for human consumption must include on its principal display panel a summary of nutritional information using a system that (1) clearly distinguishes between products of greater or lesser nutritional value; and (2) uses standardized symbols to provide information about products that are high in certain substances, such as saturated fats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must promulgate regulations establishing the requirements for such a system.
Labels that use certain terms, such as whole wheat, fruit, or vegetable, must include additional information, such as the amount or quantity of that item in the food.
The FDA must promulgate certain regulations relating to the use of the terms natural or healthy on food labels. The bill also imposes labeling requirements for certain foods that contain added coloring, added flavoring, phosphorus, caffeine, gluten, allulose, polydextrose, sugar alcohols, or isolated fibers.
The FDA may, by regulation, deem a food ingredient to be a major food allergen.
The FDA must also impose certain restrictions on the types of beverages that may be identified as infant formula or formula.
The FDA must require food manufacturers to submit all information on the label of a food offered for sale in package form and update such submissions as necessary. The information must be made available in a public database on the FDA's website.
