The FDA is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label found on most food packages in the United States. The Nutrition Facts label, introduced 20 years ago, helps consumers make informed food choices and maintain healthy dietary practices. If adopted, the proposed changes would include the following.

• Greater Understanding of Nutrition Science
• Updated Serving Size Requirements and New Labeling Requirements for Certain Package Sizes
• Refreshed Design

Explaining the Proposed Changes

• Highlights of the Proposed Changes

• Label Formats: Original vs. Proposed

• Serving Size Changes 

• Questions & Answers

• Full Factsheet on the New Proposed Nutrition Facts Label

• Audio Bites from FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.

• Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis of the Proposed Rules (PDF: 397KB)

For more information, see our Consumer Updates.