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Release date 02/27/2014
WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced new proposals to update the Nutrition Fact Label that appears on packaged foods. The proposed change would place a larger focus on calories, require manufacturers to present information on more realistic serving sizes, and break out “added sugars” from the total sugar in a product, among other updates.
Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, praised the move for arming consumers with the facts they need to make better informed and healthier choices.
Ellen Bloom, Senior Director of Federal Policy for Consumers Union, said, “Shoppers shouldn’t need a Ph.D. to understand nutrition labels. That’s why today’s announcement is an important, consumer friendly move. The changes proposed today make sure that consumers don’t have to read between the lines to understand what they’re eating. These labels will put a spotlight on calories and added sugar while putting an end to unrealistic serving sizes that ultimately don’t represent what consumers are actually eating. The agency is seeking public comment. We plan on sharing our views with the FDA and encourage consumers nationwide to voice theirs to ensure that consumers get the best label to help make healthier choices.”
Media Contacts:
David Butler, Consumers Union, 202.462.6262 or dbutler@consumer.org
Kara Kelber, Consumers Union, 202.462.6262 or kkelber@consumer.org
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Consumer Reports is a nonprofit membership organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. For 80 years, CR has provided evidence-based product testing and ratings, rigorous research, hard-hitting investigative journalism, public education, and steadfast policy action on behalf of consumers’ interests. Unconstrained by advertising or other commercial influences, CR has exposed landmark public health and safety issues and strives to be a catalyst for pro-consumer changes in the marketplace. From championing responsible auto safety standards, to winning food and water protections, to enhancing healthcare quality, to fighting back against predatory lenders in the financial markets, Consumer Reports has always been on the front lines, raising the voices of consumers.
© 2014 Consumer Reports. The material above is intended for legitimate news entities only; it may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes. Consumer Reports® is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. We accept no advertising and pay for all the products we test. We are not beholden to any commercial interest. Our income is derived from the sale of Consumer Reports® magazine, ConsumerReports.org® and our other publications and information products, services, fees, and noncommercial contributions and grants. Our Ratings and reports are intended solely for the use of our readers. Neither the Ratings nor the reports may be used in advertising or for any other commercial purpose without our prior written permission. Consumer Reports will take all steps open to it to prevent unauthorized commercial use of its content and trademarks.