The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.Food labels that say "sell by" or "best before" are misleading because they have no ...

Let’s be honest: Living an ethical, sustainable, green life can definitely be filed as one of those things that’s far easier said than done. Just thinking about your carbon footprint — much less ...

(The Hill) – A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition ...

Conventional food labels require consumers to interpret visible information. Could and should they be modified to help the visually impaired make more informed food choices? More than 30 million blind ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

The FDA has updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels to better reflect current nutritional science. Foods must now meet criteria for beneficial nutrients and limits on added sugars, ...

How clear and inclusive should GMO food labels be? The agricultural sector is in serious discord over big slices of that question. On its face, Congress’ 2016 directive seems straightforward: Food ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- During a trip to the grocery store, you'll find all kinds of claims and seals on food packaging. But the labels don't always mean what you think, according to Charlotte Vallaeys ...