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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2647| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2018
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
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Apr 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5425
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5425
    Introduced in House


  • April 11, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5425: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGrainManufacturing

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2647| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2018
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Apr 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5425
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • April 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5425
    Introduced in House


  • April 11, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5425: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGrainManufacturing