FDA shakes up food labels
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The FDA is relaxing rules allowing companies to label products with "no artificial colors" when using natural or plant-based coloring instead of synthetic dyes.
FDA requests information to explore whether current gluten labeling rules adequately protect consumers, with implications for non-wheat gluten sources, cross-contact and compliance for food manufacturers.
The FDA proposes front-of-package "Nutrition Info boxes" to highlight saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. The initiative aims to combat chronic diseases and promote healthier food choices. Large companies must comply within three years, smaller ones ...