This bill requires food manufacturers to add simplified front-of-package nutrition labels to most packaged foods sold in the United States. The labels would use a standardized symbol system to highlight calorie information and warn consumers about high levels of added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat, making it easier for shoppers to quickly identify healthier options at a glance. The legislation is based on research showing that these types of warning labels help consumers make better dietary choices and can reduce the risk of diet-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The Food and Drug Administration must develop and finalize the regulations within three years of the bill's enactment, and manufacturers would need to comply by the effective date specified in those regulations. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within five years on whether the new labels have led to increased use of low-calorie sweeteners in food products.
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