FDA has released its modernized Nutrition Facts label that will give packaged foods products their biggest makeover since the labels were first released 20 years ago.
The refreshed design highlights the most relevant nutritional information and is a reflection of the latest science, which has changed since the labels became a requirement decades ago. While a product’s fat content was a primary concern in the 90s, today there is a larger focus on the overall amount of calories consumed which will now be displayed in larger, bolder type. Other changes to the label include a declaration for added sugars to help consumers know how much sugar is added to the product during the processing of food. The label also replaces out-of-date serving sizes to better align with the amount consumers actually eat.