Menu labeling and Nutrition Facts labeling are both governed by the FDA but their regulations fall under different acts. While there are some similarities between the two types of labeling they vary in what nutrition information is required and how it is displayed. Menu Labeling was established under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is based on the “old” 1990 retail labeling criteria, which does not include nutrients such as added sugars. Retail labeling is governed by the Nutrition ... Full Article
Potassium on the Nutrition Facts Food Label
In 2016 the Nutrition Facts food panel (NFP) was updated to include potassium. It became mandatory in 2020 to list potassium on the NFP. The nutrient was added due to a public health concern of widespread underconsumption of potassium in the U.S. population. It is an essential nutrient for health. Potassium has been identified to help maintain blood pressure, preserve calcium stores in bone, and help the kidneys work efficiently. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has a ... Full Article
Dietary Fiber on the Nutrition Facts Panel
What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber is a nutrient that is important for health, digestion, and disease prevention. It is a component of the total carbohydrates, which also includes sugars and starches. Dietary fiber consists of soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber contributes some calories due to its ability to dissolve in water and form a gelatinous substance that bacteria in the large intestine breaks down. Insoluble fiber does not provide calories since it’s not dissolved or ... Full Article
Senate Bill 68 – the ‘ADDE’ Act
California’s proposed Senate Bill 68 (the ADDE Act), which would require restaurants to clearly label the nine major allergens on their menus, has passed the state Senate and is now under review in the Assembly Health Committee. Designed to improve safety for the millions of residents with food allergies, the bill has gained support with recent amendments allowing more flexibility and collaboration with the restaurant industry. As similar allergen labeling laws gain traction in other cities ... Full Article
Coconut Excluded as Tree Nut Allergy
The FDA issued new guidance for industry regarding food allergen labeling. As part of the new guidance the FDA updated its previous list of 23 tree nut species requiring food allergen labeling to twelve species. Coconut is one of the species now excluded from the list of “tree nuts” that must follow food allergen labeling requirements. For a complete list of tree nuts that require food allergen labeling, refer to the Guidance for Industry, Table 1, page 15. While “coconut” is no longer ... Full Article
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