July 09, 2025

On June 24, 2025, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) released an updated program for food labeling. It’s called General Food Labeling Requirements and Labeling-Related Sample Analysis – Domestic and Import. This replaces the old 2010 program and matches today’s food labeling rules.

Main Changes in 2025

1. Bigger Coverage

  • Now includes U.S. foods and imported foods.

2. New Rules

Updated for:

    • Nutrition facts
    • Allergen labels (now includes sesame)
    • Ingredient lists
    • Claims like “gluten-free” or “organic”

3. More Inspections

  • Focus on high-risk foods or products with past problems.
  • Sampling and testing to find issues early.
  • Look at data to stop repeating mistakes.

4. Stronger Actions + Education

  • Tougher steps for problems: recalls, import refusals, warning letters.
  • More guidance and training for companies.

5. Digital Reporting

  • Use of online systems to track compliance faster.

What Food Companies Need to Do

  • Update food labels to meet new rules.
  • Watch allergen and nutrition claims carefully (like sesame).
  • Be ready for inspections with good records.
  • Follow FDA updates to avoid issues.

Conclusion

The FDA’s new rules mean stricter checks on food labels for both U.S. and imported products. Companies should fix labels early, keep documents ready, and stay updated to avoid penalties.