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Philadelphia Mayor Signs Bill Requiring Sodium Warning on Menus

Posted on September 18, 2018

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed legislation last Friday that requires chain food establishments to include warning labels on menus next to items containing 2,300 milligrams (mg) or more of sodium.

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NYC Wins Battle Over Sodium Warning Reqs

Posted on May 5, 2017

As previously covered on this blog, on September 9, 2015, NYC health officials voted unanimously to adopt the nation’s first sodium warning requirement. The rule, which went into

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Scaling Back Sodium: GMA Comments on Short-term Sodium Reduction Guidelines

Posted on October 27, 2016

The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) has requested that the short-term sodium reduction goals be extended to at least four years, and that FDA account for differing functional roles of …
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Scaling Back Sodium – FDA Extends Comments Period for Draft Guidance

Posted on August 22, 2016

FDA has extended the comments period for its draft guidance regarding sodium reduction in food.

As previously covered on this blog, on June 1, 2016, FDA issued a draft

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FDA Draft Guidance: Scaling Back Sodium

Posted on June 2, 2016

FDA issues draft guidance to encourage food industry to reduce sodium added to food.

According to FDA, average sodium intake in the U.S. is too high at approximately 3,400 mg/day.

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Postscripts

Posted on December 3, 2015

Parties settle “Made in USA” lawsuit in California. (subscription to Law360 required)

As previously covered on this blog, a product may bear a “Made in USA”-type (MIU) claim in accordance

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