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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5425| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2018
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2647
Introduced in Senate
  • April 2, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2647
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2647: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGrainManufacturing

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5425| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2018
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2647
Introduced in Senate
  • April 2, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2647
    Introduced in Senate
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2647: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAllergiesCivil actions and liabilityFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGrainManufacturing