Manufacturers Warn Food Labeling Bill Would Raise Costs, Cause Uncertainty

Washington, D.C. – Following the approval of S. 5026 by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, National Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President Erin Streeter issued the following statement:

“Manufacturers support efforts to protect public health and give consumers clearer information, but legislation linking specific ingredients and food-processing methods to health risks without the rigorous evidence such claims require risks unfairly targeting nutritious products, creating confusion and raising costs at a time when affordability matters most. Congress should reject this approach and pursue science-based solutions that deliver clarity, affordability and meaningful public health outcomes for American families.”

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