March 2026

Welcome to March's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, FDA releases a Q&A guidance document for industry on the Food Traceability Rule, FDA announces it will review ultraprocessed ingredients but has no plans to regulate them, a Texas judge prevents implementation of food warning labels in the state, and more.

And this month we're offering package savings on registration to the 2026 Food Labeling Conference.

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

FDA Announces New Guidance and Exemptions Under Food Traceability Rule

On February 19, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced multiple actions intended to support implementation of the Food Traceability Rule. As part of its announcement, FDA released a detailed Questions and Answers (Q&A) guidance document to help industry better interpret the rule.  

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FDA to Review Ultraprocessed Ingredients, but Regulation Unlikely

The Trump administration is preparing to “act on” a petition to review the safety of ultraprocessed ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, U.S. Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, though he stopped short of calling for new regulation for the packaged food industry.

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Texas Court Puts Injunction on Plan for Ingredient Warning Labels

A judge has issued an order preventing Texas from implementing warning labels for food and drink products containing certain ingredients. The decision came in a case filed by four associations representing manufacturers: the American Beverage Association, the Consumer Brands Association, the National Confectioners Association and FMI, the Food Industry Association.

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FDA Allergen Threshold Guidance Could Reduce Liability for Food Brands

FDA guidance on allergen thresholds may help brands label products more consistently while reducing risk.

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That ‘No Artificial Colors’ Label You Trust? The FDA Just Changed Its Definition

For many shoppers, “no artificial colors” is shorthand for a more natural product. Under the FDA’s new policy, though, that same phrase can now appear on foods with certain added colorings. 

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