Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruled for the first time in 2016 to modify the nutrition labeling of packaged foods, seeing the updated labels in supermarkets is a gradual process—some of these changes only occurred last year.

renew, First implemented in 20 years, Is the result of updated scientific data, new nutrition research and public input. The FDA stated that the new label will make it easier for consumers to make informed food choices.

According to FDA regulations, food manufacturers with annual sales of more than 10 million U.S. dollars must update their labels before January 1, 2020, but smaller companies must update their labels before January 1, 2021. Manufacturers of honey, maple syrup and certain cranberry products must update their labels by early July of this year.

The FDA stated that it is still working with the company to ensure that all products have new label designs. To help the public understand how to make the most of the new label, the agency launched a new campaign called “The New Nutrition Label: How Does It Benefit You?” This includes advertising, social media, videos, and downloadable educational materials.

Here are some Biggest change To label:

Weight: The serving size and serving size of each container more accurately reflect people’s diet. They are now displayed in a larger, bolder font. Remember, serving size is not recommended. The FDA stated that while most of the nutritional information on the label is based on a serving, some may be based on the entire contents of the package.

Calories: Calories are now listed in a larger, bolder font for easier identification. The calorie recommendations have not changed. The general recommendation is 2,000 calories per day, but each person’s personal nutritional needs may be slightly different. Factors such as height, weight, and level of physical activity all have an impact.You can check your calorie needs at the following URL myplate.gov.

Daily value: The daily value percentage of nutrients, which shows the contribution of nutrients in food to the daily diet, has also been updated. You may notice that the daily value percentage may now be higher or lower. Any daily value of 5% or less is considered low, and any daily value of 20% or more is considered high. The footnote at the bottom of the label now has an expanded explanation.

Updated nutrient list: Now all need to list the added sugar, vitamin D and potassium. However, the calories from fat and vitamins A and C are not. The number of vitamins and minerals and the percentage of daily value must be displayed.

Learn more about updating labels FDA website.