Readers had a lot to say about my latest column on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed front-of-package labels. Most were in favor of the change and agreed that, if finalized ...
But if the agency is going to be scrutinized, its recent decision to double down on food labeling — a wasteful distraction in the fight against obesity — would be a great place to start.
The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they’ll be mandatory.
Would a “high saturated fat” label deter you from buying a food product? It’s what the US Food and Drug Administration is banking on in its latest proposal, which would require a front-of-package ...