Food labels would be more accurate if nutrient amounts are off by more than 5%.
This bill would make food labels more accurate for consumers. The bill states that if a food's actual nutrient content is more than 5% higher than what the label claims for certain nutrients, the food would be considered misbranded. This means consumers would get more reliable information about what they're eating, and food companies would need to be more precise.
Currently, there isn't a specific limit for how much a nutrient can exceed its declared value on a food label before it's considered misbranded. If this bill passes, food would be considered misbranded if its actual nutrient content is more than 5 percent higher than what's on the label for certain nutrients. This would lead to more precise labels for consumers.
HR 7122 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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