Question

Nutritional labelling was first recommended by

• A. FDA
• B. AGMARK
• C. FPO
• D. PFA

Hint:

Nutrition labelling = FDA initiative

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Nutritional labelling refers to the practice of displaying nutritional information on food packaging to inform consumers about the nutritional content of the product. This helps consumers make informed dietary choices.

Let's examine each option:

FDA

FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and labeling of food products, drugs, and cosmetics. The FDA first introduced mandatory nutritional labeling regulations in the 1970s, with significant updates in the 1990s under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA).

AGMARK

AGMARK (Agricultural Marking) is a certification mark in India that ensures the quality of agricultural products. While AGMARK sets standards for food quality, it was not the first to recommend or mandate nutritional labelling on a large scale.

FPO

FPO (Fruit Products Order) is an Indian regulation that sets quality standards for processed fruits and vegetables. Like AGMARK, it focuses on quality assurance but did not pioneer nutritional labelling.

PFA

PFA (Prevention of Food Adulteration Act) was an Indian law (now replaced by FSSAI regulations) that aimed to prevent food adulteration. While it enforced food safety, it did not introduce comprehensive nutritional labelling.

Why FDA is the Correct Answer

FDA was the first major regulatory body to recommend and enforce standardized nutritional labelling:

• Introduced mandatory labelling in the 1970s.
• Established the Nutrition Facts panel in the 1990s.
• Influenced global food labelling standards.

Practical Examples

• 1973: FDA first proposed nutritional labelling for foods making health claims.
• 1990: NLEA made nutritional labelling mandatory in the U.S.
• Global Impact: Many countries later adopted similar labelling systems.

Final Answer

The organization that first recommended nutritional labelling is the FDA.