The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to introduce the front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule. If approved, the rule would require the inclusion of a standardized "Nutrition Info Box" on the front of most food packages, complementing the existing Nutrition Facts label.

The proposed Nutrition Info Box is designed to provide consumers, especially those with limited nutrition knowledge, with simplified, at-a-glance nutrition information, categorizing the levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar as "Low," "Medium," or "High." This approach aligns with current federal dietary recommendations that encourage limiting these nutrients to support a balanced and nutrient-dense diet.

Philippine food exporters and would-be-exporters targeting the U.S. market are advised to closely monitor the progress of this proposed rule, as it may introduce new labeling requirements that could impact product packaging and compliance strategies. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted electronically until 16 May 2025 through the following link: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2024-N-2910-0001

For inquiries or further details, contact the DTI’s Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) at exports@dti.gov.ph or the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) - Washington D.C. at Washington@dti.gov.ph.