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August 4, 2026 · Industry Watch

US Senate proposes food label overhaul

US Senate proposes food label overhaul

New legislation aims to modernise nutrition information on food packaging for the first time in three decades.

The Food Labelling Modernisation Act of 2026 has been introduced in the US Senate. This bill seeks to bring the most significant changes to food labels in over 30 years, focusing on increasing transparency for consumers.

According to Food Safety News, the legislation was brought forward by Senators Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal. The proposed act is designed to update how nutrition information is presented to the public.

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