S.2784 - MEAL Act

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 to enable customers to make informed choices about the nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: MEAL Act as introduced.
  • Short: Menu Education and Labeling Act as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 to enable customers to make informed choices about the nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants. as introduced.

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11/15/08
More Reasons to Love Tom Harkin

S.2784: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and E...

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10/27/08
Industry Groups Support Watered Do...

These groups likely oppose the MEAL Act (S.2784) also pending in the Senate. The MEAL Act, is similar to the law passed in New York City ...

Source: Food Recalls
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10/19/08
Comparison of Fast Food Labeling B...

An earlier bill, introduced by Senator Harkin (S.2784) called the Menu Education and Labeling Act (MEAL Act) would essentially require bo...

Source: Food Recalls
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03/12/08
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03/12/08
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03/12/08
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