20 December, 2005 | Leave a Comment
Beginning January 1st, food labels in the United States will have to disclose – in plain language – whether products contain any of the following problematic ingredients or derivatives: milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, wheat, tree nuts, soybeans and peanuts. It’s about time!
I am on a dairy-free diet because of an intolerance. In England, food labels clearly state whether dairy or other common allergens are present. It’s easy to figure out what’s actually in the food you’re buying and there is no need to get out a magnifying glass and study a giant list of bizarre ingredients. Given that many people have life-threatening allergies, this law is good news for Americans. The FDA is one of the most incompetent and politicized government agencies, so it’s about time they did something worthwhile.
Anglofille said @ 7:16 pm | food |
