Blumenthal Statement on FDA Proposal to Establish Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System

[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to require new front-of-package labels on food and beverage products with standardized, interpretive nutrition information: 

“The FDA’s proposed rule modernizes antiquated labeling systems that undercut many Americans’ ability to buy healthy food. I have long advocated for front-of-package labels to provide consumers with the straightforward, easily accessible nutrition information they deserve. I welcome today’s proposal, which will bring much-needed transparency and simplicity to Americans’ shopping experience, and I urge the incoming administration to finalize a strong rule that will put consumer interests first.”

Blumenthal has led the charge to provide consumers with clear information about the nutritional content of foods and beverages. He has repeatedly written to the FDA alongside U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), calling for a front-of-package nutrition labeling system.

Additionally, Blumenthal has introduced legislation with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), the Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act, which would direct the FDA to develop new front-of-package labels for foods and beverages sold in the United States. He is also the author of the Food Labeling Modernization Act with U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), which would update food labeling requirements.

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