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Menu Labeling Bill Moves Forward

2/23/2016

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​House Resolution 2017, The Common Sense Nutrition Labeling Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 266-144-1 on February 12. PFMA strongly supports and helped advance this federal legislation, in cooperation with its national partners.

HR 2017 takes a clearer and less punitive approach to menu labeling than the regulatory package recently proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While it does not eliminate the requirement for supermarkets or convenience stores with 20 or more locations to include calorie counts on menu boards, it does clarify several requirements. HR 2017 would allow menus or menu boards in a prepared foods area instead of individually labeling every item. It allows stores to take corrective actions within 90-days prior to federal, state or municipal enforcement. And an amendment was added that gives flexibility to restaurants in determining the nutrient information it provides to customers.

HR 2017 now advances to the Senate for consideration. PFMA thanks all members who advocated for this bill's passage with their Representative.
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