The U.S. is about to hit the one month mark since going trans fat-free. The Food and Drug Administration ruled in 2015 that artificial trans fats were unsafe to eat, giving food producers three years to catch up with new guidelines. Read more here.
A newly implemented calorie disclosure law is helping American consumers average a 50 calorie reduction in their food choices. This growing awareness has created a new demand for healthier food options that food establishments will likely need to address if they want to keep customers happy. Read more here.
In a new plan to cut down on rising obesity rates, the FDA will be reconsidering the how food manufacturers are permitted to label their products. Central to the discussion is the FDA’s requirements for foods to be considered “healthy”, and how to most clearly identify products in ways that …
In an article recently published on their website, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) has called out the European alcohol industry for failing consumers. The EPHA states that “the alcohol industry is avoiding the responsibility to inform consumers at the point of sale in an easy and accessible manner” thereby …
Taking the cue from Chile’s recent overhaul in food label legislation, Nafta members Mexico and Canada have proposed similar warning labels in recent talks. The US administration has pushed back, citing their worry that it would “inappropriately denote that a hazard exists” from eating certain foods or drinks. Read more …
Chile has exchanged cartoon characters and child appeal for black warning labels on their food products shaped like a stop sign. These new changes aim to bring awareness about high levels of sugar, salt, calories, and saturated fats in foods. Read more here.