Emerging Legislations
Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting food safety, labeling, and compliance across global markets.
Why Track Emerging Legislations?
Regulatory changes can take 12-36 months from proposal to enforcement. Early awareness enables proactive reformulation, cost management, and competitive positioning. FoodLex subscribers receive real-time alerts and strategic guidance on emerging regulations affecting their portfolios.
Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling
Mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling scheme across all EU member states. Will require standardized nutrition scores displayed prominently on packaging.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Reformulation of products to achieve better nutrition scores
- •Packaging redesign and compliance costs
- •Potential impact on consumer purchasing decisions
Sesame as Major Allergen
Sesame added to the list of major food allergens under FASTER Act. All food products must declare sesame as an allergen.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Label updates for all products containing sesame
- •Supply chain verification requirements
- •Cross-contamination prevention protocols
High Fat, Salt, and Sugar (HFSS) Restrictions
Restrictions on promotion and placement of HFSS products in retail environments, with additional online advertising restrictions.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Product reformulation to avoid HFSS classification
- •Changes to promotional and marketing strategies
- •Impact on shelf placement and visibility
Added Sugars Labeling
Requirement to declare percent daily value of added sugars on nutrition facts tables.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Label redesign and regulatory approval
- •Consumer perception management
- •Potential reformulation considerations
Pregnancy Warning Labels for Alcohol
Mandatory pregnancy warning labels on all alcoholic beverages, including standardized pictograms and text warnings.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Label updates for all alcoholic products
- •Compliance verification across distribution
- •Consumer awareness and education initiatives
Microplastics in Food Contact Materials
Multiple jurisdictions evaluating restrictions on microplastics in food packaging and contact materials.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Evaluation of current packaging materials
- •Transition to alternative materials
- •Supply chain and cost implications
Substantiation of Green Claims
New directive requiring scientific substantiation for environmental claims on food products.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Documentation and validation of sustainability claims
- •Marketing and packaging claim reviews
- •Third-party verification requirements
Mandatory Nutri-Grade Labeling
Color-coded nutrition grading system for beverages based on sugar and saturated fat content.
Key Implications for Businesses:
- •Reformulation to achieve better grades
- •Label design and compliance
- •Consumer education and market positioning
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View Pricing & ServicesLast updated: December 2025 • Information provided for general awareness only. Not legal or regulatory advice.