TRUTH in Labeling Act
The TRUTH in Labeling Act requires food manufacturers to display standardized front-of-package labels highlighting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat content, directly affecting how packaged foods are marketed and helping consumers make informed choices. These labels must use a consistent, prominent symbol system placed visibly on packaging to quickly convey nutritional information without requiring advanced nutrition knowledge. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue final regulations within three years of the bill's enactment to define the label design and implementation. Additionally, the bill mandates a report to Congress within five years to evaluate if the labeling influences the availability of products with low-calorie sweeteners and guide future monitoring.
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Introduced Dec 13, 2023
Last action Dec 13, 2023
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Dec 13, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 13, 2023
Senate · Introduced
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Richard Blumenthal
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
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Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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