The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed rule that would require most packaged foods to bear a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label.
Rule details
The label, called a “Nutrition Information Box,” must contain the amounts (per serving) of three nutrients:
- saturated fat
- sodium
- added sugar
Labels must also list whether the amount of these ingredients is “low,” “medium,” or “high” per serving.
FDA recommends that businesses with annual food sales of $10 million or more have three years after the final rule takes effect to comply. Businesses with annual food sales of less than $10 million will have four years to comply.
FDA Intent
The FDA said the nutritional information boxes would supplement the Nutrition Facts label already required for most packaged foods. While Nutrition Facts labels are helpful to many consumers, the FDA has found that certain groups of people don’t read labels as often as they should.
Therefore, the rule is designed to provide accessible, at-a-glance information to help consumers quickly and easily identify how foods can be part of a healthy diet.
The agency conducted a literature review that included focus group testing and peer-reviewed experimental studies to explore consumer reactions and reactions to various FOP nutrition labels.
Results indicate that explanatory FOP nutritional information is helpful and easy to understand for consumers.
Enter rules
The FDA is currently soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. The deadline for submissions is May 16, 2025. If you will be affected by the new requirements, please make your voice heard by submitting a comment! Diaz Trade Law can assist you in drafting and submitting comments and/or help you understand how this rule may affect your business.
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