Nutrition labeling on products must comply with new statute

Congress has enacted the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 in response to increasing consumer confusion and political debate over nutritional information and health-benefit claims. The FDA must issue regulations that define terms that describe health benefits, and information on nutrition...

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Published in:The National Law Journal 1991-06, Vol.13 (41), p.25
Main Authors: Raubicheck, Charles J, Davidson, Leslye B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Descriptive labeling
Food
Labeling
Legislation
Nutrition
Regulation
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Summary:Congress has enacted the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 in response to increasing consumer confusion and political debate over nutritional information and health-benefit claims. The FDA must issue regulations that define terms that describe health benefits, and information on nutritional content must be included in food labels.
ISSN:2163-8756