118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1289Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action Apr 26, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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 quant...

Provisions · 18 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.