The House Ag Committee wants the USDA and FDA to tackle food labeling issues.
The FDA is being asked to enforce the rules around labeling of plant-based alternatives and to do a study on consumer attitudes around those products.
They are also asked with requiring restaurants to disclose nutritional information on third-party, online platforms where menus are listed.
The Committee is also asking USDA to reform its approval process for labeled sustainability claims on meat and poultry products.
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