Food Labeling Act

WRITTEN BY
William J. Krause (D-SD)
----101st Congress of the United States
COSPONSORS
Caleb Keizer (D-CO)
IN BRIEF
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels
== Section 1. Name of Bill ==
This Bill will be known as the Food Labeling Act for the duration of this bill, in all debates, and following enactment by the executive branch will carry the same title.
== Section 2. Findings and Definitions ==
FINDINGS
# Whereas, nutrient information on food labels can be confusing to understand, or outright misleading
# Whereas, misleading information harms American consumers, and contributes to poor health
DEFINITIONS
# Nutrient Information label - Labels on food packaging which tells you how much of and what nutrients the food contains
# Nutrients - A subsistence that provides nourishment 
== Section 3. Bill Action ==
# This bill's initiative would direct FDA to establish a standard front-of-package nutrition labeling system for all of the packaged foods it regulates to complement the Nutrition Facts panel and clearly convey when high levels of sodium, added sugar, or saturated fat are present in foods.
# This bill is also aimed at addressing supposedly misleading claims that undermine health, such as whole grain, fruit, and vegetable claims. This bill would additionally require clear disclosure for certain ingredients of public health importance such as caffeine in excess of 7mg per serving and gluten-containing grains.
# Funding to efficiently implement these changes would be granted to the Food Safety and Inspection Service 
== Section 5. Funding ==
TOTAL BILL IMPLEMENTATION COST - $10,000
* Section 3 - $10,000
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