Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA)

Answering Labeling Questions

Food labeling is a topic of interest to consumers as well as industry, especially when it comes to claims that link health or disease and the consumption of specific foods. Is legislating label reform the way to go? ...More
April 11, 2012
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal
Navigating the Health Claims Landscape

Since the passage of NLEA, health claims have been both a blessing and a curse, giving manufacturers an opportunity to celebrate their products’ health-giving potential, and making them a popular target for skeptics. ...More
July 23, 2010
Posted in Articles, Fiber
Watching Product Label Claims

In late February, the FDA issued official warning letters to 18 manufacturers notifying them that labeling for 22 products violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requiring labels to be truthful and not misleading. Violations included unauthorized health and ...More
April 8, 2010 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Dialing Down Cholesterol

Research has found that consuming an average of 6 grams of soluble fiber per day for about four to eight weeks can reduce LDL cholesterol levels by just over 5%. Studies related to oat-based breakfast cereals have shown an effectiveness in lowering LDL levels by 1% to 5%. ...More
April 6, 2010
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber