Published July 21, 2015

FDA Menu-Labeling Updates: Don’t Count Calories Just Yet

Whether you’ve been dreading the federal menu labeling requirement because you don’t want to know how many calories are in that double bacon cheeseburger you’ve been dreaming about all week, or you’re anxious for the labels to start appearing so you can make healthier, more informed choices, you’re going to have to keep waiting a little while longer. According to this update from Nation’s Restaurant News, the nutritional labels that were supposed to be added to menus and menu boards by December of this year will now be delayed until December of next year. There’s been some pushback from grocery chains and other establishments, asking for more clarification on what exact information they’re expected to share on these labels. For instance, some delis that offer make-your-own sandwiches don’t have menu boards as it is, or the caloric information for some of their more local ingredients may be harder to get ahold of. Before having to make any budgetary or other business decisions that may involve removing some ingredients or forming partnerships with new brands, businesses like these are hoping to have these expectations clarified.

Read the full article here: FDA Delays Menu-Labeling Requirements