- On March 18, 2025, Louisiana introduced Senate Bill 14, a bill that would require products containing artificial dyes, chemical additives, and other ingredients to include a warning label on
Multiple States Propose Bans on Food Additives and “Ultra-Processed Foods”
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- Since the start of February, at least four states have introduced or advanced proposals to ban various food chemicals and address concerns over the use of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). New
Utah Introduces New Bill With “Unique” Definition for Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools
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- On February 4, 2025, Utah’s state legislature introduced H.B. 402, “Foods Available at Schools Amendments,” a bill aimed at amending the types of foods available in public schools. This bill
“Non-UPF Verified” Certification Launched by Non-GMO Project
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- The Non-GMO Project has introduced a logo that would highlight foods that do not contain “ultra-processed” ingredients, called “Non-UPF Verified.” The program was created by the Non-GMO Project’s newly established
FDA’s Nutrition Labeling Rule Advances to OMB Amid Senate Hearing on Diabetes and Obesity
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- On November 21, 2024, FDA’s Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling rule was advanced to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. FDA is proposing a standardized labeling system
FDA Commissioner Califf Calls for Better Research and Action on Ultra-Processed Foods
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- FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, along with Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones and Senior Clinical Advisor for Chronic Disease Haider J. Warraich, published an article recently highlighting the