The 1990 Federal Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) gives the FDA the power to require nutrition labeling for most foods, including calorie, fat, cholesterol, and sodium content. Prior to NLEA passage, labeling laws only covered protein, vitamin, and mineral content. NLEA also gave the agency power to inspect food products that make health claims (no cholesterol, low fat) to ensure that they live up to federal standards. The law, which went into effect in 1994, initially did not cover restaurants. Products regulated by the Department of Agriculture, like fresh meat, are exempt. In 1993 the FDA issued additional regulations in order to include restaurants under the provisions of the NLEA. The additional rules were passed in 1996.