The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed requiring a front-of-package nutrition label, also known as the “Nutrition Info box,” for most packaged foods. This move aims to provide consumers with readily visible information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars content, which are linked to chronic diseases.
If finalized, the proposal would give consumers an easily identifiable format showing whether a food has “Low,” “Med,” or “High” levels of these nutrients. The label complements the FDA’s existing Nutrition Facts label, providing more detailed information about the nutrients in a food.
According to the FDA, chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of disability and death in the US. Excess consumption of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars is a major contributor to these problems. The agency believes that the Nutrition Info box can help consumers quickly identify healthy foods and make informed choices.
The proposed rule would require food manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales to add the Nutrition Info box three years after its effective date, while smaller businesses would have four years. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted electronically by May 16, 2025.
Source: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-requiring-glance-nutrition-information-front-packaged-foods