New Labeling Laws in Texas: What Food Manufacturers Need to Know

Significant changes are coming to food packaging laws, and Inovar is here to help manufacturers prepare.

In June 2025, Texas passed Senate Bill 25, which requires warning labels on packaged foods that contain any of 44 specified additives. This regulation begins in 2027 and affects a wide range of food and beverage brands selling into Texas. Other states including California, West Virginia, and Arkansas are also introducing their own restrictions. If your products are distributed nationally, now is the time to take action.

As a trusted label supplier, Inovar partners with food manufacturers to navigate new compliance requirements. From design updates to full production, we help you stay ahead.

Under Senate Bill 25, any packaged food sold or offered for sale in Texas that contains one or more of the targeted additives must display a warning label. This means the law applies regardless of where the product is manufactured.

The required statement indicates that the ingredient is not recommended for human consumption based on international health advisories.

Some of the affected additives include:

Texas may be leading the way in warning label requirements, but other states are also taking action:

More than 30 other states have introduced similar legislation, making it clear that the push for cleaner labels and transparent packaging is gaining momentum.

Food manufacturers should expect increasing pressure to adjust labeling based on where products are sold. These changes could require:

Staying ahead of these requirements helps you avoid compliance issues and maintain shelf space in key markets.

Inovar is ready to support your transition with solutions tailored to your operations.

Our design team will update your packaging with the required warning statements and formatting at no added cost.

Our production facility includes five flexographic presses and a digital press. Whether you need small test runs or full product line updates, we can handle the job.

We offer a range of face stocks, adhesives, and finishes designed to meet the performance needs of refrigerated, frozen, or shelf-stable foods.

Choose from hundreds of die shapes and sizes, or let us help you add secondary warning labels to your existing packaging.

Waiting too long to update packaging could lead to costly delays or limited product availability in key states. Inovar can help you get started now, so your products remain compliant, shelf-ready, and consumer-friendly.
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Let us help you take the guesswork out of label changes. Contact Inovar today to schedule a packaging review and begin your compliance plan.