California bans food ‘sell by’ dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?
A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as 'sell by,' 'best if used by' and 'use by.' Here's what they mean.
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Mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling is coming – how should brands prepare?
In addition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling, FDA is working to reduce sodium across the food supply, update the ‘healthy’ claim on food packages and strengthen our chemical safety review ...
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking ...
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USDA, FDA seek information about food date labeling to provide clarity for consumers
Finally, some questions explore any relationship between date labels, food waste and household expenses. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the FDA jointly have broad ...
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EDITORIAL: Food labeling review inevitable following Benikoji scare
The issue of food safety is again in the news following ... but it is worth questioning if the current FFC labeling system, which leaves safety confirmation to businesses, is acceptable from ...
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Federal regulators seek more clarity on food labels
The agencies said they hope to gather data on how these labels influence shopping and food disposal decisions and their connection to household expenses. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection ...
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New Year will bring clarity to confusing ‘sell by’ labels
If you’ve ever peered in perplexity at the words “sell by” or “best if enjoyed by” on something sitting in your fridge, a ...
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Audit finds room for improvement in EU labeling rules
The audit covered labels between 2011 and 2023. Auditors met with the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety and the Directorate ... Auditors found that control systems in member states ...