To combat chronic diseases, FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on front of packages

The proposed "Nutrition info box" would show customers whether products have low, medium or high levels of saturated fat, ...

Put mandatory nutrition labels on all food packaging to combat ‘obesity crisis’, government urged

The consumer champion is now calling on the government to introduce a mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme. It ...
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Nutrition labels may come to front of food packages under FDA proposal

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the front of packaged foods to provide at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and ...
NPR

Are you confused by labels that tell you when food is freshest? Here's some guidance

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.
New York Post

FDA proposes new mini nutrition labels on the front of food — without calories or fat

It could soon be harder to ignore the nutritional red flags on your favorite junk food. This week, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled a long-awaited proposal that would require food and drink ...
USA Today

FDA wants food companies to put nutrition labels on the front of packaging. Why?

Nutrition labels on your favorite grocery items may soon sport a new look. The Food and Drug Administration announced a new proposal Tuesday that would require food and drink manufacturers to place ...
unr.edu

What do food label dates really mean?

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...