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“Food labeling policies continue to evolve across the United States, with both federal and state governments proposing measures to enhance transparency, protect consumers, and address emerging concerns such as sustainability and climate change.

The FDA’s January proposal for mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels has ignited a debate. Advocates argue that prominently displaying the amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar on the front of packaging can steer consumers toward healthier choices. However, industry groups like the Sugar Association and National Milk Producers Federation have raised concerns that the mandate could infringe on First Amendment rights, mislead consumers with incomplete nutritional information, and even allow food manufacturers that use synthetic sweeteners to game the system.”

 

Read the full article here: https://info.industryintel.com/blog/food-labeling-policy-trends-shaping-the-future-of-whats-on-your-plate

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