California bans ‘sell by’ labels on food packaging that have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its peak ...

A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans “sell by” food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on food waste. Food manufacturers now must use one or both of two labels that ...

A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay student loans and the way your groceries are labeled ...

Food labels such as “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” have long been confused for expiration dates on grocery products.

Confusing date labels on food packaging have long contributed to significant household waste across the United States, leaving consumers unsure whether products are past their peak quality or unsafe ...

Clearer warning-style labels may help shoppers make healthier choices faster, but certain designs can still create false impressions of health and mislead shoppers into thinking unhealthy foods are ...

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency. The most ...

A growing body of research suggests that the simple act of reading ingredient lists can predict healthier food choices better ...

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that making front-of-pack nutrition labeling mandatory could significantly reduce obesity rates and save thousands of lives across England.