• FDA has set a uniform compliance date of January 1, 2028, for new food labeling rules issued between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026. This does not change existing compliance dates for regulations published before January 1, 2025.
  • FDA periodically issues uniform compliance dates to lessen the economic impact on the food industry of responding separately to each new food labeling rule. The uniform compliance date allows for an adjustment period, providing the food industry sufficient lead time to use existing labels and create new labels.
  • FDA will set separate compliance dates for certain new labeling regulations when necessary. Regardless of compliance date, the Agency generally encourages the food industry to comply with new regulations as quickly as is feasible.
  • Keller and Heckman will continue to monitor and report on new food labeling regulations.