TRUTH in Labeling Act

The TRUTH in Labeling Act requires most packaged foods sold in the U.S. to display standardized front-of-package labels highlighting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat content. These labels must be consistently placed, visually distinct, and large enough to read easily, based on guidelines from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue these labeling regulations within two years of enactment and then report to Congress on whether the labels have increased the availability of products with low- or no-calorie sweeteners, with a follow-up report required three years later. This affects food manufacturers who must comply with the labeling rules and aims to help all consumers - especially those with lower nutrition literacy - make more informed choices.