FDA proposes to extend compliance dates for Nutrition Facts label final rules
The move is in response to concerns companies and trade associations have shared with the agency regarding the time needed for implementation.
The FDA said it is proposing to extend the compliance dates for the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts label final rule and the Serving Size final rule from July 26, 2018, to Jan. 1, 2020, for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales. Manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales would receive an extra year to comply — until Jan. 1, 2021.
The FDA said is committed to making sure that consumers have the facts they need to make informed decisions about their diet and the foods they feed their families. The proposed rule addresses only the compliance dates. The agency is not proposing any other changes to the Nutrition Facts Label and Serving Size final rules.