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
PROPOSED Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
On January 16, 2025, the FDA issued a proposed rule requiring a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged foods. This "Nutrition Info" box is designed to provide consumers with quick, at-a-glance information on saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. The current federal dietary recommendations advise consumers to limit these three nutrients to achieve a nutrient-dense diet within calorie limits. The proposal includes a compliance timeline of three years after the final rule's effective ... Full Article
“Healthy” Nutrient Content Claim Update
In December, the FDA issued a final rule updating the "healthy" nutrient content claim with an effective date of February 25, 2025. However, they recently postponed the effective date for the final rule until April 28, 2025, with a compliance date of February 25, 2028. The delay in the effective date follows President Trump’s memorandum, which requires agencies to consider postponing the effective date of published rules not yet in effect for 60 days to allow further factual, legal, and policy ... Full Article
Red No. 3 Banned
Red dye No. 3 (a.k.a., erythrosine, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red 3, and Red 3) has been banned by the FDA for use in food due to its potential carcinogenic effects observed in animal studies. Manufacturers have until January 15, 2027, to remove it from their products. You can find more details on fda.gov. ... Full Article
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