Search Results: keywords:"nutrient information"

  • H. R. 6766 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,162

    H.R. 6766, also known as the "TRUTH in Labeling Act," aims to update the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by enhancing the requirements for nutrient information on food labels. The bill mandates a standardized front-of-package nutrition labeling system to provide easily accessible and...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine if food labels were like colorful, easy-to-read maps that help people make good choices about what they eat. This bill wants to make sure that food packages clearly show how much sugar, salt, and fat they have, so everyone can quickly see which foods are healthier.

  • S. 3512 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,166

    S. 3512 seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance the requirements for nutrient information on food labels, focusing on adding easy-to-understand nutrition information on the front of food packages. The bill aims to help consumers make healthier dietary choices by...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make food packages easier to understand by adding simple pictures or symbols on the front that show important things like how many calories there are or if the food has lots of sugar or salt. It also wants people in charge to check what sweeteners are used in foods and suggest new rules to make food labels better.