Falsely Labeled Seafood Coming to Forefront in North Carolina

A third of the shrimp marked as harvested from North Carolina waters likely was farm raised in a foreign country with fewer laws and oversight, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina.

Now It’s The Law: Here’s How Shrimp, Crawfish Will Be Labeled In Louisiana

If that shrimp or crawfish is imported, the menu had better say so. It’s now the law for restaurants across the state.

New Bill Would Standardize Food Date Labels Nationwide to Reduce Waste

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) introduced the Food Date Labeling Act (H.R. 3981), a bill to standardize date labels on food in order to help avoid unnecessary waste caused by consumer confusion. A companion bill has been introduced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.).

Louisiana Governor Signs Vegan Meat Labeling Bill

June 20, 2019 Associated Press

Vegan bacon, broccoli rice and other veggie foods will need new names to stay on Louisiana’s grocery store shelves next year.

Bakers: Support for Federal Standard for Bioengineered Labeling

December 24, 2018 American Bakers Association

“The baking industry has supported a federal standard for bioengineered food disclosure which is necessary for interstate commerce,” said Robb MacKie, ABA President and CEO.