The agency said it is considering whether to require food packages to list nutrition data in its entirety rather than by serving size, as they do now. This would save consumers the need to do math calculations to determine the number of calories, sodium, fat, and carbohydrates in the entire package. Nutrition experts have complained that FDA’s guidelines on serving sizes are outdated, but FDA said it had no plans to change them.
Single-serve or whole-package data
FDA held a public workshop in November 2003 to explore links between obesity, food labels, and packaging as part of its ongoing effort to address the obesity issue.
Jan 31, 2004
Recommended
Recommended
Sponsor Content
Machinery Basics
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability
The road ahead for CPGs in 2025 and beyond—Packaging World editors review key findings from a survey of 88 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG readers.
Download Now
