FSEnet Blog Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label (and what it means for FSEnet+ Customers)

On May 27, 2016, the FDA published new rules updating the type of information shown on Nutrition Facts Labels. While the changes reflect the latest scientific evidence regarding diet patterns and eating habits, the primary goal of the rule change is to make information presentable in a way that allows consumers to make more informed decisions regarding their calorie and nutrition intake.This blog post won't go delve deep into the reasons behind the changes, but will instead focus on what information must appear on the Facts Label starting in 2018 and how this will affect food manufacturers.Read on to learn what's new to the label, what's gone, and what's been updated.