Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
New FDA rules for 'healthy' food labels aim to align with federal dietary guidelines. Changes include limits on added sugars and sodium, and prioritize whole foods.
FDA Updates Meaning of ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels
The US FDA wants to redefine the meaning of healthy food, issuing a rule that changes how food companies claim their products are nutritious.
Healthy Or Not? The FDA’s New Rule Redefines What “Healthy” Means On Food Labels
The FDA recently issued a final rule, which updates the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy.” The definition change aims
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an acceptable level of lead in processed baby food, including canned fruit and vegetables,
US FDA issues guidelines to reduce lead levels in baby foods
The FDA’s action, serving only as non-enforceable guidance, has been criticised by the NGO Center for Science in the Public Interest as insufficient.
FDA’s Fresh Take on Use of “Healthy” in Food Labeling
On December 19, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new final rule titled “Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition
Michael Moss breaks down new FDA rules for "healthy" food labels
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss explains the FDA's new rules for "healthy" food labels, limits on added sugars ...
11 Common Words With Very Specific Meanings on Food Labels in the U.S.
Sometimes regular English words—words that have commonsense but slightly fuzzy meanings—must be defined more precisely for ...
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The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste
Misunderstood food date labels cost U.S. families thousands of dollars each year. New FDA efforts to standardize labels and ...
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FDA draft guidance on labeling of plant-based foods ‘unfairly burdensome,’ says PBFA
The FDA does not favor commonly used descriptors such as ‘plant-based burger' on labels and suggests brands instead say ...
Cheese Puffs Recall as FDA Issues Risk Warning
The snacks were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers.
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FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Labeling Plant-Based Animal-Derived Foods
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
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FDA recommends plant-based foods prominently state main ingredient
FDA suggests brands clarify ingredient sources on plant-based product labels – a shift some industry groups say may be ...
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FDA adds warning to RSV shots from GSK, Pfizer
Barré syndrome, although it said data don’t prove a causal link and affirmed the shots’ benefit outweighs their risks.