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Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

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The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods was updated in 2016 to reflect updated scientific information, including information about the link between diet and chronic diseases, such as obesity and heart disease. The updated label makes it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices. The updated label appears on the majority of food packages. Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to update their labels by January 1, 2020; manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales were required to update their labels by January 1, 2021. Manufacturers of most single-ingredient sugars, such as honey and maple syrup, and certain cranberry products had until July 1, 2021 to make the changes. 

Industry members, visit our For Industry page for additional resources, including questions and answers.

Consumers and educators, visit the Nutrition Facts Label Education Campaign page to learn more about the changes to the Nutrition Facts label.

New Nutrition Facts Label: What's Different

See a Side-by-Side of the Original Label and New Label (PDF: 462KB), en Español (PDF: 463KB).


Highlights of the Updated Label

Resources and Additional Information

 
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