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Federal Register · May 9, 2025
The title they went with Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information; Extension of Comment Period Noisy translates that to

US health regulators give food companies more time to argue about nutrition labels

What happened
US health regulators extended the deadline for public comments on proposed front-of-package nutrition labels. This means food companies and other interested parties have more time to submit their opinions on how food should be labeled.
Why it matters
The US health regulators want to put clear nutrition labels on the front of food packages. This would make it easier for people to see what they are eating without having to search the back of the box. Giving more time for comments usually means more lobbying from food companies who do not want to highlight unhealthy ingredients.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to see if the labels are mandatory, and what information they must include.
If you insist
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