The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

If you’re serious about what you eat or follow a special diet, food labels are the best way to understand what you buy. Labels contain key information about ingredients and nutrition, giving you a ...

Washington, DC—Many food labels are confusing—and some downright misleading—especially with regard to animal welfare claims. To help navigate the confusion, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has ...

Food packaging in India has changed significantly in recent years with clearer regulations and more detailed labelling requirements. Yet many shoppers still feel unsure about the long lists of ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. A new government proposal to display ...

The FDA has updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels to better reflect current nutritional science. Foods must now meet criteria for beneficial nutrients and limits on added sugars, ...

It could soon be harder to ignore the nutritional red flags on your favorite junk food. This week, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled a long-awaited proposal that would require food and drink ...

Jan. 14 (UPI) --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hopes "front-of-package" labeling will better improve the American population's health, the FDA announced. "Food should be a vehicle for wellness, ...

A new study has found that including climate impact labels on a sample fast food menu influenced participants' food choices in favor of more climate-friendly items. A new study has found that ...

As the federal government moves to change rules for what foods can sport "healthy" labels, manufacturers are pushing back. Some of the biggest makers of cereals, frozen and packaged food have ...