WASHINGTON NEWS

New uniform compliance date for labeling regulations set
The Food and Drug Administration has established Jan. 1, 2004, as the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations issued between Jan. 1, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2002. Jan. 1, 2002, is the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations issued between Jan. 1, 1999, and Dec. 31, 2000. The agency establishes uniform compliance dates to minimize the economic impact of label changes. Details are in the Federal Register of Nov. 20 (65 …