February 2025

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Welcome to February's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, FDA issues a proposed rule on mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels, FDA releases guidance on allergens and other issues, FDA bans Red No. 3 dye in foods, and more ...

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Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

FDA Proposes Mandatory Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Rule

Following a growing global trend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels on most packaged foods. This initiative would provide a compact information box on the front of the package and aims to help consumers make healthier food choices by allowing them to quickly compare different products. 

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FDA Releases Allergen, Food Safety, and Plant-Based Alternative Labeling Guidances

FDA released four guidance documents to help industry and other interest holders understand and comply with FDA regulations concerning food allergens, low-moisture ready-to-eat human foods, and labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods.

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FDA Bans Red No. 3, Artificial Coloring Used in Beverages, Candy and Other Foods

The Food and Drug Administration said it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.

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RFK Jr. Calls Out Food Industry as ‘Primary Culprit’ in Worsening Health Epidemic

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. outlined the “existential threat” in the U.S. posed by a myriad of worsening health metrics, pointing a finger at the food industry as one cause.

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Trump’s FDA and USDA: Five Key Issues To Watch in 2025

The Trump administration’s food regulatory agenda will come into sharper focus once nominees for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and secretary of agriculture are confirmed. As of this writing ... five key issues to watch in 2025 include: Chemicals in Food, Nutrition, Alternative Proteins ...

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California Cracks Down on Ultra-Processed Foods and Dyes while Boosting School Meal Standards

The US is set to increase access to affordable, nutritious meals in California after its governor, Gavin Newsom, issued an executive order for agencies to crack down on ultra-processed foods and food dyes.

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