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Nutrition Labeling: Products
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Nutrition information for major cuts such as steaks, whole turkeys and chicken breasts could be provided either on package labels or at point of purchase. Packages of chopped products, including ground beef, pork and turkey, would be required to bear a nutrition label. Meat and poultry producers would be allowed to continue to add a “percent lean” nutrient content claim on packages of ground or chopped meat and poultry products that do not meet the criteria for low fat. These labeling requirements are similar to those already in place for multi-ingredient products, such as sausage, luncheon meat, ground pork with seasonings, etc. Mandatory nutrition labeling was expanded because two USDA surveys showed that less than 60% of companies are voluntarily providing such nutrition labeling, even though it is required by law. Consumer groups, including the Center for Science in the Public Interest, described USDA’s proposal a step in the right direction, but called for mandatory labeling on all meat packages.
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McDonald's is using the Olympic festivities in Torino as a backdrop to their official unveiling of their global nutrition labeling program. The 26 McD's in the Torino, Italy area are the first in the world to feature McDonald's new product labeling.
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Congress passed the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act in 1990, requiring lists of ingredients and nutritional content directly on product packaging. Words like "low-fat" and "light" were soon visible on supermarket shelves.
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If the new nutritional labeling hasn't quite made it to your favourite packaged food, you can always look at the ingredient list for hints at what is in the product. Ingredients are always listed in descending order by weight on the package!
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This is a limited time offer . Even if you aren't ready to label your products, you can provide your customers with nutrition statements at the point of sale. A simple sign stating that "we have nutrition information" tells the customer that you are a professional ahead of the competition!
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