The Illusion of Miles Per Gallon Jun 21, 2008
Think about food labeling. The more information provided, the less people know. (New York Times)
Members of European Parliament discuss food labeling and heart health Jun 3, 2008
Public release date: 3-Jun-2008. Contact: Jacqueline Partarrieu. (EurekAlert!)
Outbreaks prompt scrutiny of frozen chicken food labeling Apr 22, 2008
Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. Quick Request Form: Request information from your favorite franchises and business opportunities. (USA Today -- Money)
Judge refuses to stop NYC's calories-on-menus regulation Apr 19, 2008
Holwell said at the time that the earlier version conflicted with federal food labeling laws. is believed to be the first U.S. city to enact a regulation requiring calories on menus. (Newsday)
The Risky Business Of Regulating Risk Apr 18, 2008
Some regulation is cost-effective: According to data from the Office of Management and Budget, required food labeling that conveys information about health claims, ingredients and nutrients imposes costs of $1. 85 billion annually, with benefits of $15. (Investors Business Daily)
New York's Calories-On-Menu Law Upheld Apr 17, 2008
The judge said at the time that the earlier version conflicted with federal food labeling laws. Wendy's spokesman Bob Bertini said the chain would comply with the rule. (WNBC.com, NY)
Decoding Food Labeling Mar 6, 2008
Expert Tells What Common Terms, Such As "Organic" And "Zero Trans Fat," Really Mean. NEW YORK, March 5, 2008. (CBS News)
Lawmakers support mandatory halal food labeling Feb 25, 2008
Lawmakers have approved a request that the House of Representatives include mandatory halal food labeling in a draft law. House religious affairs commission chairman Hazrul Azwar said Saturday legislators agreed with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) that halal certification should be obligatory rather than voluntary. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Consumer food labeling suits reinstated Feb 12, 2008
(02-11) 12:55 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- Private citizens can sue to enforce California's food labeling laws, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a ruling that revives a consumer complaint about the chemically induced orange coloring of salmon raised on fish farms ... Lower courts combined the cases and dismissed them, saying federal law barred states from allowing private suits over food labeling, but the state's high court unanimously disagreed and reinstated the claims ... Rex Heinke, lawyer for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
SUSTAINABLE COHASSET / Reader feedback on water quality Feb 1, 2008
Think food labeling, pesticide regulations, clean air bills and seat belt requirements. Recently, China s State Council put a nationwide ban on plastic bags. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
NYC Again Votes for Calories on Menus Jan 23, 2008
The earlier version of New York City's law was struck down in September by U.S. District Judge Richard Holwell, who said it conflicted with federal food labeling laws. But he indicated that the rule would not seem to conflict if it were mandatory both for restaurants that had posted nutritional information and for those that had not. (Newsmax)
* China vows to abide by label rules Jan 13, 2008
China will introduce food labeling that meets international standards from May 1, better informing consumers and banning producers from making false claims, a new health ministry order said. Producers will be barred from boasting that their products are low in fat or high in calcium, and they cannot claim to have specific health benefits, the order, seen yesterday on the ministry's Web site, said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Even erotic food has to follow the rules Nov 14, 2007
The Norwegian food safety authority, whose goal it is to make sure consumers have healthy and safe food, conducted a surprise inspection at one of the chain's stores and found that several products violated food labeling regulations, top-selling tabloid VG reported on Tuesday. "We were a bit surprised to have the food safety authority on inspection. Food is not really our core product," Kjersti Antonsen, a sexual adviser in the store, told VG.. (Yahoo News)
State clamps down on dairy labeling Nov 14, 2007
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff announced the decision last month after convening a 22-member Food Labeling Advisory Committee to look into false or misleading claims in "absence labeling.". The ruling covers all dairy products sold in the state, forcing some out-of-state manufacturers, in effect, to make Pennsylvania-only packaging. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obesity a result of modern life Oct 18, 2007
" The researchers said there was no single "magic bullet" solution; even a new appetite-suppressing drug would not be the answer, because the problem is systemic. Tackling obesity, like tackling climate change, requires a range of changes in society, from increasing everyday activity through the design of the built environment and transport systems to shifting the drivers of the food chain and consumer purchasing patterns to favor healthier options. If current obesity growth rates continue, some... (Scientific American)
Are 'green tags' enough? Sep 26, 2007
Polito likens the product labeling to the food labeling mandated by the Food and Drugs Administration. He explains: "Besides the obvious ingredient listings inherent on every food product label, there is also the nutritional labeling, so we as consumers can make more informed purchase decisions that affect our health and that of our families. With energy-efficient products there is no such labeling, particularly when it comes to solid-state lighting products. We feel that by listing the... (EETimes)
Help kids read food labeling, FDA says Sep 23, 2007
Kelli Kennedy Associated Press Sept. 23, 2007 12:00 AM. MIAMI - When 10-year-old Marie Grandguillotte goes grocery shopping with her mother, she reads the food labels. (AZCentral -- News)
Where's the beef from? Soon, you may find out Aug 24, 2007
Bill would require country-of-origin food labeling, but there are loopholes. By Diedtra Henderson, Globe Staff | August 24, 2007. (Boston Globe)
AP Interview: Baucus says action on unsafe imports must balance with free trade Aug 16, 2007
Baucus said the issue will tie in to larger trade issues, such as country of origin food labeling that many in Montana's cattle industry want. Such a law would let consumers know where their beef products and other food come from. (Helena Independent Record)
FMD report indicates strong link with lab Aug 8, 2007
Pork exports to Japan have been affected and Northern Ireland's senior vet is expected to meet colleagues from across Europe today to argue for changes to the food labeling system. The Independent MEP, Jim Allister, has contacted the office of the EU's internal market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy after shipments of sausage meat from Northern Ireland to Germany were cancelled. (RTE.ie)
Farmers' safety net stays Jul 21, 2007
The committee also unanimously supported a compromise on food labeling, putting new life into a five-year-old law that has been delayed by opponents. The law, now scheduled to begin next year, would require meats and other foods to be labeled with their country of origin. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
COOL amendment would weaken, delay food labeling Jul 20, 2007
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Food labeling gets attention from feds, grocers Jul 17, 2007
Associated Press Jul. WASHINGTON - More and more foods bear a mishmash of warnings that they may accidentally contain ingredients that could seriously sicken people with allergies. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tainted food imports and new Congress revive food labeling law Jul 15, 2007
But Regina Hildwine, director of food labeling and standards for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, says the labels will be "additional noise" on crowded packaging. "There's a lot more information on a label that's more important for a consumer to understand, like nutrition facts," she said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
New poll shows 92 percent Americans want COOL Jul 14, 2007
Beer said she is not surprised that the Consumer Reports survey shows increased demand for meaningful food labeling. "Survey after survey has shown that a healthy majority of consumers want country of origin labeling. In fact, many surveys show consumers are willing to pay more for food produced in the United States. The evidence is in and it clearly shows U.S. consumers want the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions. The law was passed in 2002. Five years later U.S.... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Dialysis-linked hepatitis C spread alarming Jul 12, 2007
A piece of your mind: Food labeling. There have been several scandals in Japan involving the mislabeling of food. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Italian farmers protest food labeling Jul 12, 2007
- Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Thursday, July 12, 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
What's in your chicken? Jun 12, 2007
A coalition of consumer and health groups, lawmakers and some processors are pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is rewriting rules for food labeling, to stop companies from calling meat with additives "100 percent natural." And they want to force companies to enlarge the fine print on their packaging so consumers are more likely to notice what they are buying. "I assumed it was all chicken," said Dave Alter of Baltimore, who picked up a package at a local Safeway recently that... (Sunspot.net -- Business)
More of this story May 1, 2007
t provides information on food labeling, smarter eating tips, Berry said. The hospital is also hosting a Weight Watchers group for employees and classes to help employees stop smoking. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Senate panel passes cloned food labeling bill - Products from clones and descendants move closer to stores Apr 13, 2007
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Aggressive action urged against child obesity Mar 28, 2007
Highlights of recommendations are a ban on trans fats as advised by a federal task force; use of a mandatory, simplified, standardized food labeling system; and designation of federal funds to build or replace aging playgrounds, sidewalks, rinks, pools and other community exercise spots across the country. The report said most Canadian children spend too much time in front of TV and computer screens; don't get the expert-recommended 90 minutes a day of exercise; eat too much fat and junk food;... (National Post)
More Walking, Less TV Help New Moms Trim Down Mar 28, 2007
Given new laws on food labeling and restrictions on trans fat in restaurant foods in certain localities, "it's easier for people not to eat trans fats now," said Oken. Younger people -- such as women in their childbearing years -- may not worry much about the heart disease risk associated with eating trans fats, but the risk of weight gain may get their attention, she added. (MEDLINEplus)
Continue reading Jan 23, 2007
Aside from the above issues, this year's farm bill is also expected to touch upon food labeling, and for the first time, energy production from natural sources, said Buis. For years, farming unions and co-ops have lobbied for country-of-origin labeling on food. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ryanair fury at minister's pollution claim Jan 7, 2007
We see a similar stance taken by Tesco et al using the power of media and PR to distort the food labeling debate, when we know all they want is pull the wool over the publics eyes about the poison they're adding to their processed foods. Pilrig, Livingston / 10:52am 6 Jan 2007. (Scotsman)
Tucker: Government can crusade against obesity Dec 31, 2006
Federal regulators could also go a lot further to insist on accuracy and plain-spoken English in food labeling, both on processed foods from the grocery story and on restaurant menus. Medicaid and Medicare, both government-funded health insurances programs, have only recently begun to offer physicians incentives to keep their patients healthy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Web site is boon for small business Oct 22, 2006
If you're looking for food labeling rules, "you're going to have to figure out, do I have to go to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or do I go over to the Food and Drug Administration?" said Nancy Sternberg, program manager for the Business Gateway Initiative, which manages Business. gov. "We're removing that step for you. That's really the significant benefit, we're out to provide you with information.". (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Business briefs: Tissue Genesis gets $4.48M contract Sep 19, 2006
From the latest nutrition science research to developments in national health policy and legislation, ADA's meeting offers updates in areas such as on children's nutrition, food labeling, supplement use, and disease prevention. ADA's annual conference represents the world's largest gathering of food and nutrition experts 10,000 registered dietitians, policy makers, health-care providers, researchers and industry leaders. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NYC's health head assails food bill Aug 19, 2006
NYC's health commissioner assails food labeling bill - AM New York ... NYC's health commissioner assails food labeling bill. (Newsday -- New York City)
Lawsuit Seeking Milk Labels Dismissed Aug 4, 2006
The judge in the case ruled that federal law regarding food labeling would block the action that was being sought in the District. --Information from The Washington Post. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Democrats see pay cuts in minimum wage hike Aug 3, 2006
The wage provision also represents the most recent effort in which California's laws have been threatened by congressional attempts to pre-empt states in favor of national standards in matters such as food labeling and financial privacy. "I can't square the conservative argument for state's rights and local control and then consistently we're seeing over and over Congress trying to pre-empt California law,'' San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday in a telephone interview. The city's Board... (San Francisco Chronicle)
House eyes national toxics law Jul 14, 2006
" But environmentalists and public health advocates argue the new bill pushed by GOP lawmakers and backed by the White House is actually an effort to undermine the treaty by creating new loopholes that would allow the chemical industry to keep producing and selling potentially toxic agents. The legislation would require the Environmental Protection Agency to use a cost-benefit standard when determining whether to ban chemicals in pesticides or industrial products. Critics claim the provision... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Glance at AP-Ipsos Poll on Food Labeling Jul 3, 2006
Demographics and details about the AP-Ipsos poll on attitudes about food labeling ... Eight in 10 said they find food labeling easy to understand. (Newsday -- Health)
Food Labels Poll Method Jul 3, 2006
The Associated Press-Ipsos poll on public attitudes about food labeling is based on telephone interviews with 1,003 adults in the United States from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted May 30 to June 1 by Ipsos, an international polling firm. (Newsday -- Politics)
Greenfield: WTO Jun 25, 2006
These regulations are quietly revised to allow higher levels of dioxin in milk (higher than WHO recommended levels), imported apples are no longer inspected thoroughly (exposing local varieties to imported diseases), restrictions on genetically-modified organisms are lifted, food labeling requirements are weakened, and measures to protect biodiversity undergo technical revisions that make them both WTO compatible and utterly useless. . (Zmag.org)
ConsumerMan: Smart shopping tips Jun 7, 2006
Answering reader questions about food labeling issues. Most Popular. (MSNBC -- Business)
National Uniformity for Food Coalition: Senate Bill Recognizes National Uniformity in Food Safety Standards and Warning Labels as a National Priority May 26, 2006
"The National Uniformity for Food Act is an important piece of legislation that will help consumers make educated decisions for themselves and their families in an ever-changing and confusing food labeling environment. It will also ensure that the states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can work collaboratively to establish sound food safety policies that educate and benefit consumers. "Further, the National Uniformity for Food Act ensures that food safety standards and warning labels... (PR Newswire)
Food label would bypass sniff test Mar 10, 2006
Federal oversight of food labeling has focused mainly on what information must be included for specific foods and drugs, and not label materials. "We have looked at time-temperature indicators ... doneness indicators and things like that," said Steven Cohen, a spokesman for the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. (MSNBC -- Business)
House: Food labeling bill passes Mar 9, 2006
House passes uniform food labeling bill - MarketWatch. E-mail. (CBS MarketWatch)
Foes of Food Labeling Bill Criticize Law Mar 7, 2006
John Sweeney, R-N.Y. Brad Card has lobbied on food labeling issues for the Food Products Association. The association is headed by a former congressman, Democrat Cal Dooley of California. (Herald Sun)
For 2006, Uncle Sam Brings Mixed News Jan 2, 2006
Federal changes include higher premiums for Medicare, more detailed food labeling and tax breaks for people with high incomes. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writers. (Los Angeles Times)
