Bill > S1289

This bill, the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023, aims to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information and transparency on food labels. The key provisions of this bill include: - Requiring food labels to display interpretive nutrition information, such as standardized symbols indicating a product's nutritional value, to help consumers make healthier choices. - Mandating clear disclosure of the percentage of whole grains and the quantity of fruit, vegetables, and yogurt in food products that make related claims. - Updating regulations on the use of nutrient content claims like "healthy" to account for the presence of added sugars and whole grains. - Improving the readability and format of ingredient lists. - Requiring the declaration of phosphorus and caffeine content on food labels. - Expanding the definition of major food allergens and enhancing allergen and gluten-related labeling requirements. - Creating a public database for food label information. - Reviewing and updating standards of identity for certain foods. - Regulating the labeling of infant and toddler beverages. - Establishing requirements for the display of food label information on online sales platforms. The bill aims to modernize food labeling to better assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices.