27 Mar 2020 --- In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is granting temporary flexibility to restaurants and food manufacturers in the nutritional labeling of certain packaged foods. The new rule will allow consumers to directly buy some food not labeled for retail sale, as many restaurants may have purchased ingredients no longer suitable for restaurant food preparation. In some cases, the FDA will not object if a packaged food lacks a Nutrition Facts label, provided other information demands are met. This move comes as many countries are struggling to ensure that there is ample food for their populations throughout coronavirus-induced quarantine.
