Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB07946 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND OTHER SIMILAR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO DISCLOSE AND DISPLAY NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON THEIR MENUS AND MENU BOARDS |
| ABSTRACT : Aims to help Filipinos make an informed and healthier decision on their food choices by providing that food establishments disclose the corresponding nutrient content, in a clear and conspicuous manner as regard to: total calories; calories from fat; total fat; saturated fat; trans fat; cholesterol; Sodium; total carbohydrates; dietary fiber; sugars; and proteinProvides that the statement: "2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary" be posted prominently to enable consumers to understand, in the context of a total daily diet, the significance of calorie information.Also includes provision for menus and menu boards targeting children with options as a substitute for or in addition to the above statement. |
| ALIAS NAME : "Menu Labeling Act" |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : SUANSING, ESTRELLITA B. |
| DATE FILED : 2018-07-24 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : |
| 1. Sy-Alvarado (000 2018-08-08) |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON 2018-08-01 |
Abstract
Aims to help Filipinos make an informed and healthier decision on their food choices by providing that food establishments disclose the corresponding nutrient content, in a clear and conspicuous manner as regard to: total calories; calories from fat; total fat; saturated fat; trans fat; cholesterol; Sodium; total carbohydrates; dietary fiber; sugars; and proteinProvides that the statement: "2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary" be posted prominently to enable consumers to understand, in the context of a total daily diet, the significance of calorie information.Also includes provision for menus and menu boards targeting children with options as a substitute for or in addition to the above statement
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