Category: Nutrition

US Food Labeling Requirements: What Changes in 2026 and 2027

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Nutrition Facts panel and Contains allergen statement printed on the information panel of a plain food carton

The United States has no warning seals. Its food label rests on the Nutrition Facts panel, the declaration of nine major allergens and the bioengineered food disclosure, all under FDA’s 21 CFR Part 101. But 2026 and 2027 bring three changes that land squarely on the package: Red No. 3 must be out of food by January 15, 2027, the new “healthy” definition carries a February 2028 compliance date, and a proposed front-of-package rule is still waiting to be finalized.

Nestlé USA to Eliminate Use of FD&C Colors by Mid-2026

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Today, Nestlé USA is sharing its timeline to fully eliminate FD&C colors in its U.S. food and beverage portfolio by mid-2026. Over the last decade, the company has been actively removing synthetic colors from its products and working to identify alternative solutions in recipes where they are still used. The work is scheduled to be completed within the next 12 months.