Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require nutrition labeling for foods and establish guidelines for claims made on food labels. The act requires food manufacturers to provide nutritional information on their products, including serving size, calories, fat content, and other essential nutrients. It also establishes rules for making claims about a product's health benefits or relationship to specific diseases. The act preempts state and local laws that require different labeling or claims than those established by the federal government.