Food labels should tell us exactly what we’re eating – seems simple enough, right? Yet the reality of food labeling laws creates heated debates among consumers, manufacturers, and policymakers. From ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has finalized new standards that foods must meet before they can be labeled as “healthy.” Requirements now include limits on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

Food packaging is filled with terms that sound reassuring, but many labels mean less than shoppers think. Here is a clear, ...

The understanding of what makes up a nutritious diet has evolved since the 1990s, when the Food and Drug Administration last revised its "healthy" label. So, the FDA is revising the definition of ...

The number of mortgage forbearance requests has skyrocketed in recent weeks, according to a new survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association. According to the survey, forbearance requests grew by 1,270% ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced a joint request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the use of terms such as ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Federal bill proposes standard food date labels to reduce consumer confusion. Lawmakers aim to lower food waste and grocery costs ...

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires food manufacturers to list the eight most common ingredients that trigger food allergies. Most other countries have similar rules.