Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper will begin using QR codes for ingredient information (opens original article in a new tab)

Major beverage companies are adding QR codes to drink packaging linking to ingredient safety information, aiming to increase transparency and address consumer concerns about food and health. The American Beverage Association's website provides details on 140 ingredients from regulatory agencies, though experts caution that some government reviews may be outdated.

• Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper will use QR codes linking to ingredient info on GoodToKnowFacts.org
• The website lists 140 ingredients with safety data from FDA, EFSA, and Health Canada
• Consumers increasingly use nutrition apps, with 63% trusting their data as much as brand info
• ABA says website includes agency-reviewed science, but experts warn some government reviews are outdated
• The initiative responds to consumer demand for transparency and trust in ingredient safety