For more than a century, the U.S. government has tried to bring more transparency to food labels. It started in 1906, when the Pure Food and Drug Act cracked down on mislabeled ingredients and false ...

At-a-glance nutrition labels on restaurant menus can promote healthier choices among middle-class consumers. But what about the rest?

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 ...

June 13, 2017 • The Nutrition Facts label on food and drink packaging has gotten a makeover, but you may not see the updates for a while. The FDA has delayed the compliance date after companies asked ...

To help combat the nation’s chronic disease crisis, the FDA has announced a proposal for a rule that would require front-of-package labeling for nutritional information. If finalized, the proposed ...

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 added sugar.

Misleading labeling is something the U.S. government takes seriously. Over the years, a number of large brands have been sued for misleading customers. Here are several fast food items pulled for ...

The FDA is delaying implementation of a rule that would require food companies to print nutritional information on the front labels of their products. The proposed rule was developed by President ...

The Food and Drug Administration wants to change how packaged food is sold in the U.S. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the agency has proposed requiring a new label on the front of ...

As the FDA moves to finalize a rule requiring front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels on most packaged foods and beverages in ...

Ultra-processed foods are often marketed with misleading claims to seem healthier, a researcher says. Labels like 'low fat' and 'low calorie' can be a red flag that foods are full of additives. Being ...