FDA Delays Rule Requiring New Nutrition Facts Panel On Food
The nutrition facts label on the side of a cereal box is photographed in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Nutrition labels on the back of food packages may soon become easier to read. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says knowledge about nutrition has evolved over the last 20 years, and the labels need to reflect that. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
The Food and Drug Administration is delaying a rule that would require food companies to label their products with a revised nutrition facts panel.
The new panel, which had the support of former first lady Michelle Obama, would make the calorie listing larger, make serving sizes clearer and specify the amount of added sugars in products.
Previously, the FDA had said companies had until July 26, 2018, to comply, with smaller food makers getting an extra year. On Tuesday, the FDA said it will give companies additional time to be in compliance.
The FDA said it would provide details on the extension at a later date.
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