GS1 US has now launched an initiative called Sunrise 2027, which involves brands transitioning from UPC barcodes to 2D barcodes/QR codes on product packaging and retailers being prepared to accept them at checkout by 2027.
The Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation of Labels Act of 2024 would require products like plant-based meat and substitute protein products to be labeled as “imitation” meat.
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food expressed concern that the United States’ regulations could have the potential to restrict trade and disrupt supply chains.
The defendants in the lawsuit denied allegations that the “no antibiotics” label used on Farmland Fresh Dairies’ non-organic dairy products was misleading.
Starting in January, Steph Harmon of Label Compliance Solutions will help processors create the groundwork for labeling and help avoid costly label mistakes and tagged products.
Perdue asked FSIS to amend labeling compliance under the Poultry Products Inspection Act to remove any product that is “pasture-raised” that would be considered synonymous with “free-range.”
The FMI/NIQ Transparency Trends 2023 report found the proportion of grocery shoppers saying transparency is important increased seven percentage points from 2018 to 2023 (69% and 76%, respectively).
