July 2025

Dear Christina,

Welcome to July's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, Texas governor signs bill requiring food warning labels, FDA seeks public comment on how it ranks chemicals in the food supply, Heinz and General Mills to phase out artificial food dyes, and more.

And this month we're highlighting our upcoming USDA and FDA Labeling webinars! Take advantage of these comprehensive series of trainings to learn the fundamentals, the latest trends and regulatory developments.

Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

Abbott Signs MAHA Measure Requiring Food Warning Labels in Texas

A far-reaching Texas bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will force manufacturers of processed foods and drinks to put warning labels on any products containing 44 different food additives or dyes believed to be toxic to human health.

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FDA Seeks Input on a New Method for Ranking Chemicals in Food for Post-market Assessments

FDA released for public comment its proposed method for ranking chemicals in the food supply. This method provides a transparent, systematic, and science-based approach to determine which chemicals the agency would prioritize for post-market assessments.

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Heinz and General Mills Are Phasing Out Artificial Dyes — Here’s What That Means for Your Pantry

Kraft Heinz and General Mills announced plans to eliminate synthetic food dyes from their U.S. product lines by the end of 2027. Though each company noted that most of their offerings are already made without artificial colorants, the companies are now committing to full removal, citing regulatory changes and evolving consumer expectations. 

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FDA Reportedly Set to Define UPFs

The New York Times reported that the FDA, in collaboration with USDA and other government agencies, plans to establish a new definition of “ultraprocessed foods” (UPFs) that will be released over the next “coming months.”

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New HHS Ad Campaign Urges Americans to 'Take Back Your Health'

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to launch a multimillion-dollar public health campaign, according to documents reviewed by NBC News. His "Take Back Your Health" campaign would last four years and could cost tens of millions of dollars. HHS has invited public relations firms to submit proposals to run the campaign, which would televise up to three ads a day across five major networks.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Study Impact of PFAS and Microplastics on Biosolids in Farming

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Rep. Young Kim, R-California, introduced the bipartisan Research for Healthy Soils Act to look into the impact of microplastics and harmful PFAS chemicals on biosolids.

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