Federal HB7122 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify food as misbranded if nutrient values on labels deviate by more than 5.
Federal HB7122, the Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that a food shall be considered misbranded if the nutrient values on its labeling deviate by more than 5 percent from the specified values. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations within 60 days of enactment to reflect this amendment. This change aims to ensure the accuracy and reliability of nutrient information on food labels, affecting food manufacturers and consumers by promoting transparency in nutritional content.
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