Food industry stops promoting “Smart Choices” after FDA says it will tackle misleading labels

PORTLAND, Ore. — A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems may be misleading consumers, officials with the group said Friday.

Food industry suspends nutrition labeling program activity over regulatory concern

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Smart Choices nutrition labeling program, created voluntarily by nine large U.S. manufacturers, is halting after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the labeling group said Friday.

Froot Loops, Cocoa Puffs are ‘Smart Choices’? FDA warns food producers about inaccurate claims

WASHINGTON — Ever wondered how that “Smart Choices” sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs?

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