TRUTH in Labeling Act

This bill strengthens requirements for nutrient information on food labels by mandating front-of-package labels that highlight high levels of added sugars, sodium, or saturated fat, and disclose non-nutritive sweeteners with a child advisory. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to finalize a related proposed rule within 180 days.

Sec. 3, Requirements for front-of-package labeling for foods: The Secretary must finalize the proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition information within 180 days. The final rule must require a label on the principal display panel identifying high amounts of added sugars, sodium, or saturated fat, using the words 'High in' and an exclamation point icon, based on Daily Values for adults and children. If applicable, a statement must declare the presence of non-nutritive sweeteners, noting they are not recommended for children, placed adjacent to the 'High in' labels. These requirements apply to foods for infants through 12 months and children 1 through 4 years, excluding infant formula. The Secretary must establish Daily Reference Values and percent Daily Values for added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat for infants and update them for children 1 to 3 years, but if this delays the final rule, the rule must be issued first and revised later. The section does not prevent the Secretary from updating low sodium nutrient content claim limits to 115 milligrams per reference amount or per 100 grams.