Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act

This bill proposes an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, introducing a new criterion for classifying food as misbranded . Under this amendment, a food product will be considered misbranded if the actual value of its nutrients, as determined by the Secretary, is more than 5 percent in excess of the value declared on its label. This measure aims to ensure greater accuracy and consistency in the nutritional information provided to consumers on food packaging. The legislation specifically targets nutrients required to be listed on food labels, thereby strengthening consumer protection regarding dietary information. Furthermore, it mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, must revise relevant regulations within 60 days of the bill's enactment to incorporate this new 5 percent deviation standard.