Israel: New Nutritional Labeling Regulation

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On December 25, 2017, the Israeli parliament’s Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved new regulations requiring front of pack labeling for most prepackaged food products. These regulations will impact certain U.S. exporters of retail food products. The regulations are currently set to enter into force on January 1, 2020. Exporters of retail food products from the U.S. are strongly advised to review the attached regulation and work closely with Israeli importers to meet the requirements. 

Israel: New Nutritional Labeling Regulation

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