On January 14, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new requirement for all packaged foods to have a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label. The FDA’s position is that the FOP label would provide consumers with clear, easily visible information about a food’s saturated fat, sodium and added sugar content in a simple format showing the levels of these nutrients as “Low,” “Med” or “High.”
The proposed rule would require food manufacturers to add a FOP label to most packaged food products with some exceptions, such as raw fruits and vegetables. Businesses with annual foods sales of $10 million or more would need to comply within three years of the final rule’s effective date, while businesses with less than $10 million in annual food sales would have four years to comply.
If you have questions about the FDA proposal or need guidance regarding a product that may be affected, please contact Foster Garvey’s Food & Beverage team.
