Tag: labeling
NPA Files Citizen Petition on BCAA Labeling
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has submitted a citizen petition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amend the Federal...
Front-Of-Package Labeling Associated with Improved Nutrition, Survey Suggests
Raleigh, NC—The adoption of nutrition data on front-of-package (FOP) labels is associated with improved nutritional content—both of those products and their competitors, according to...
Survey Reveals Consumer Labeling Preferences
Crawley, UK—Half of respondents in a recent survey said they are more likely to buy a product if they recognize all of the ingredients...
Ben & Jerry’s Removes “Happy Cow” Claims from Packaging
Finland, MN—Following a lawsuit, Ben & Jerry’s will no longer claim on product packaging that its ice cream comes from “happy cows,” according to...
Bill Introduced to Prevent Plant-Based Products Being Labeled as Meat
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-NY) introduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act in the House of...
DuPont Describes Advantages of Third-Party Evaluation of Probiotic Products
Wilmington, DE—DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has written and published a paper exploring the importance and advantages of third-party evaluations of probiotic products, which was...
Study: Sugar Taxes, ‘High In’ Labeling Reduce Purchases of Sugary Beverages, Snacks
Sugar taxes and front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling systems can alter purchasing decisions, according to a study published in International Journal of Behavioral nutrition and...
Lettuce Producers Agree on Transparency
Lettuce producers are preparing a label change, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Taylor Farms, and Fresh Express, among others, sent...
FDA Releases Guidance and Draft Guidance Regarding Labeling and Single-Serve Packaging
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a guidance document regarding nutrition and supplement facts labels, and a draft guidance on serving...
GOED Advises Omega-3s Must Be Measured in Weight
Salt Lake City, UT—GOED has released an industry advisory regarding the correct expression of omega-3 fatty acid content in oils. EPA, DHA, and total...
