This bill modernizes food labeling requirements to give consumers clearer, easier-to-understand information about the nutritional content of packaged foods. Manufacturers must display standardized front-of-package symbols highlighting calories, added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat, and must clearly state the actual quantities of ingredients like fruit, whole grains, and vegetables when making health claims. The bill also expands the FDA's ability to designate new food allergens beyond the current list of nine major allergens and requires the FDA to study and update requirements for label text size and color contrast to improve readability. The FDA must issue proposed regulations within one year of the bill's enactment and finalize them within two years, with automatic finalization if the deadline is missed, while food manufacturers will have three years after enactment to comply with the new requirements.
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