# Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2014-12-01 · Effective 2016-12-01 · 79 FR 71259
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-27834
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 71259
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 11
- **Publication date:** 2014-12-01
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-01
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2011-F-0171
## Abstract

To implement the vending machine food labeling provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is establishing requirements for providing calorie declarations for food sold from certain vending machines. This final rule will ensure that calorie information is available for certain food sold from a vending machine that does not permit a prospective purchaser to examine the Nutrition Facts Panel before purchasing the article, or does not otherwise provide visible nutrition information at the point of purchase. The declaration of accurate and clear calorie information for food sold from vending machines will make calorie information available to consumers in a direct and accessible manner to enable consumers to make informed and healthful dietary choices. This final rule applies to certain food from vending machines operated by a person engaged in the business of owning or operating 20 or more vending machines. Vending machine operators not subject to the rules may elect to be subject to the Federal requirements by registering with FDA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/12/01/2014-27834/food-labeling-calorie-labeling-of-articles-of-food-in-vending-machines)
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