Overview
- The American Beverage Association announced Monday that dozens of cans and bottles will carry QR codes that give consumers the option to open GoodToKnowFacts.org for ingredient details.
- GoodToKnowFacts.org compiles short descriptions for more than 140 beverage ingredients and notes whether regulators such as the FDA, EFSA and Health Canada have authorized them.
- Pepsi has already linked its product codes to the site, Coca-Cola expects to finish its rollout this month, and Keurig Dr Pepper plans to add the feature later in 2026.
- Public health experts say the site may omit newer academic studies and urge consumers to consult independent, non–industry sources for the latest safety evidence.
- The move responds to rising use of nutrition-scanning apps and consumer demand for ingredient context and could shift where shoppers look for safety information while renewing calls for independent oversight.