Medical devices that harness the power of artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms are rapidly transforming ...

The FDA has redefined "healthy" food labels for the first time in 30 years, emphasizing nutrient-rich foods like salmon and eggs while excluding white bread. This aims to combat rising diet ...

The Food and Drug Administration has been testing an array of ideas for new front-of-package nutrition labeling requirements that are due out this summer intending to reduce diet-related diseases.

By 2010, more than 20 such symbols were on food packages. The FDA commissioned the Institute of Medicine to do studies of front-of-package labeling.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a final rule on the use of stand-alone symbols (i.e., symbols not accompanied by explanatory text) on labels and in other labeling for ...

But the FDA will determine on a case-by case basis whether to require specific language in labeling or prohibit the use of symbols in a given context.

Furthermore, the FDA encourages manufacturers to monitor complaints and adverse events regarding any inadequate understanding of the labeling containing stand-alone symbols.

The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule Wednesday allowing drug companies to use standalone symbols on medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic labels in conjunction with international ...

Federal health officials on Monday considered whether adding symbols with nutrition information to food labels, like a traffic light system used in Britain, might help shoppers make healthier food ...

There is little consistency among the competing symbol regimes, since they can rely on differing criteria and requirements for eligibility, according to the FDA.