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Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2594| Senate 
| Updated: 8/3/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 This bill imposes additional labeling requirements for food and addresses related issues. A food intended for human consumption must include on its principal display panel a summary of nutritional information using a system that (1) clearly distinguishes between products of greater or lesser nutritional value; and (2) uses standardized symbols to provide warning about products that are high in certain substances, such as trans fats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must promulgate regulations establishing the requirements for such a system. Labels that use certain terms, such as whole wheat , fruit , or vegetable , must include additional information, such as the amount or quantity of that item in the food. The FDA must promulgate certain regulations relating to the use of the terms natural or healthy on food labels. The bill also imposes labeling requirements for certain foods that contain added coloring, added flavoring, phosphorus, caffeine, gluten, allulose, polydextrose, sugar alcohols, or isolated fibers. The FDA may, by regulation, deem a food ingredient to be a major food allergen. The FDA must also impose certain restrictions on the types of beverages that may be identified as infant formula or formula. The FDA must require food manufacturers to submit all information on the label of a food offered for sale in package form and update such submissions as necessary. The information must be made available in a public database on the FDA's website.
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Timeline
Aug 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4917
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4917
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4917: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGrainHealth promotion and preventive careNutrition and dietRetail and wholesale trades

Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2594| Senate 
| Updated: 8/3/2021
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 This bill imposes additional labeling requirements for food and addresses related issues. A food intended for human consumption must include on its principal display panel a summary of nutritional information using a system that (1) clearly distinguishes between products of greater or lesser nutritional value; and (2) uses standardized symbols to provide warning about products that are high in certain substances, such as trans fats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must promulgate regulations establishing the requirements for such a system. Labels that use certain terms, such as whole wheat , fruit , or vegetable , must include additional information, such as the amount or quantity of that item in the food. The FDA must promulgate certain regulations relating to the use of the terms natural or healthy on food labels. The bill also imposes labeling requirements for certain foods that contain added coloring, added flavoring, phosphorus, caffeine, gluten, allulose, polydextrose, sugar alcohols, or isolated fibers. The FDA may, by regulation, deem a food ingredient to be a major food allergen. The FDA must also impose certain restrictions on the types of beverages that may be identified as infant formula or formula. The FDA must require food manufacturers to submit all information on the label of a food offered for sale in package form and update such submissions as necessary. The information must be made available in a public database on the FDA's website.
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Timeline
Aug 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4917
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4917
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4917: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGrainHealth promotion and preventive careNutrition and dietRetail and wholesale trades