In the November 25, 2016, Federal Register, FDA issued a final rule establishing January 1, 2020, as the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations that are issued between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018. FDA periodically announces uniform compliance dates for new food labeling requirements intended to minimize the economic impact of label changes. The rule was effective November 25, 2016, and comments are due January 24, 2017.
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