The proposed FOP nutrition label, also referred to as the "Nutrition Info box," provides information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content in a simple format showing whether the food has "Low," "Med" or "High" levels of these nutrients.
Taking place virtually on September 17, the Food Safety Forum provided a venue for a moderated discussion on FDA’s current regulatory approach and responsibility in providing safety assurances, the roles of individual states, and a path forward that allows for innovation and is protective of public health.
Attendees called for Congress to support science-based regulatory decision-making from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and passage of the Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act.
The request includes an increase of $495 million—or 7.4%above the FY 2023 funding level. The FDA's request reflects the agency's top priorities in key areas of importance for human and animal health.