House
Oct 25, 1989To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prescribe nutrition labeling for foods.
Summary
Official
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to deem a food misbranded unless its label states: (1) the serving size or other unit of measure customarily used; (2) the number of servings or other units per container; (3) the number of calories per serving and derived from total fat and saturated fat; and (4) the amount of total fat,...
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(7/27/89)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
HW
Mr. WAXMAN
(D) CA – 30
Cosponsors (21)
Latest Action
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 25, 1989