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Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that a food shall be considered misbranded if the value of nutrients on its labeling deviates by more than 5 percent of the value specified on such labeling, and for other purposes.
Summary
The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a 5-percent tolerance level for nutrient value accuracy on food labels. Under this provision, a food product would be considered misbranded if the actual nutrient content exceeds the declared value on the label by more than 5 percent. The bill applies to nutrients required to be listed on food labels under federal regulations. The FDA must revise its regulations within 60 days of enactment to reflect this new standard for nutrient label accuracy. This provision aims to ensure consistency between the nutrient values manufacturers declare on food labels and the actual nutrient content of the products.
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Sponsor (1)
3 cosponsors
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC)
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to W. Gregory Steube’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- CHENEY BROTHERS $7,800
- NEXTGEN MANAGEMENT $6,600
- STEPHENS, INC. $6,600
- NEPTUNE WELLNESS SOLUTIONS $6,600
- COOLTODAY $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for W. Gregory Steube → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jan 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Jan 15, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 15, 2026
Mr. Steube (for himself, Mr. Soto, and Mr. Donalds) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that a food shall be considered misbranded if the value of nutrients on its labeling deviates by more than 5 percent of the value specified on such labeling, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Ensuring Consistency in Nutrition Labels Act”.
SEC. 2. MISBRANDING OF FOOD IN CASE OF 5 PERCENT DEVIATION OF NUTRIENT VALUE.
(a) In General.—Section 403(q)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343(q)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(C) If the Secretary determines that, with respect to the value for nutrients required by subparagraph (1)(C), (1)(D), or
(1)(E) to appear in the label or labeling of food subject to subparagraph (1), the nutrient content of the composite is greater than 5 percent in excess of the value for that nutrient declared on the label, such food shall be treated as misbranded under this section.”.
(b) Regulations.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall revise regulations under section 101.9 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 2026), to reflect the amendment made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>
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