The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is extending the public comment period for its proposed new front-of-package nutrition labelling system. Comments on the system, known as ‘Nutrition Info,’ can now be submitted until 15 July 2025.

The new labelling system aims to enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the nutritional content of products while shopping. To this end, the ‘Nutrition Info’ box will classify the amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in products as ‘Low,’ ‘Moderate,’ or ‘High.’

The system will be presented in addition to the existing ‘Nutrition Facts’ table and will complement it. This will enable consumers to make more informed choices, develop healthy eating habits, and prevent diet-related chronic diseases.

The FDA emphasizes that public input is critical in shaping this process. The agency will consider feedback from health professionals, consumer organisations, manufacturers, and the general public in finalising the implementation details.

Those wishing to provide feedback can do so through the regulations.gov platform using the file number “FDA-2024-N-2910”.

This new system represents a significant shift in the U.S. approach to food labelling while underscoring the importance placed on policies prioritising public health.