FEDERAL FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) RELEASES NEW FOOD LABELING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE ON AIRCRAFT

July 20, 2016

The FDA has released a revision to its nutrition and supplemental food fact labeling laws. The final rule updates the list of nutrients that are required or permitted to be declared on food packaging, provides updated Daily Reference Values and Reference Daily Intake values that are based on current dietary recommendations from dietary reports, and revises the format and appearance of the Nutrition Facts Label. The new rule is applicable for all packaged foods, including those served on aircraft.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the impact of the rule on your operations. The rule can be accessed at:

https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm

If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).

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