House Approves Menu-Labeling Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 266 to 144 on Feb. 12 in favor of H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act.
02-12-2016
House Committee Approves Menu-Labeling Legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Nov. 18 voted 36 to 12 in favor of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act (H.R. 2017).
11-20-2015
Food and Retail Coalition Urges Support for Common Sense Disclosure Act of 2015
黑料社区joined a coalition of food and retail groups in urging Congress to support the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015 (H.R. 2017), which would allow more flexibility for retailers as they seek to comply with the Food and Drug Administration鈥檚 menu-labeling regulations.
07-20-2015
FDA Delays Compliance Deadline for Menu Labeling Rule
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 9 announced that it is delaying by one year the date by which restaurants and similar retail food establishments, including many truckstop operations, must comply with federal menu labeling requirements.
07-09-2015
New Legislation Seeks Flexibility for Retailers in Menu-Labeling Compliance
U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) on April 26 introduced H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, which would allow more flexibility for retailers as they seek to comply with the Food and Drug Administration鈥檚 (FDA) regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, other food retail establishments and on vending machines.
05-01-2015