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FDA’s Fresh Take on Use of “Healthy” in Food Labeling
These amendments represent the first significant changes to “healthy” labeling requirements in 30 years. In its new scheme, the FDA attempts to bring labeling requirements in line with 21st century advances in nutrition science that have resulted in new federal dietary guidelines.
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
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.
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 Sets Lead Limits for Processed Baby Foods Amid Safety Concerns
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently implemented lead limits for processed baby foods, setting the maximum allowable content at 10 parts per billion. These new standards apply to a range of baby foods,
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.
Do you decide food items based on the ‘healthy’ label? Know FDA's new rules
Most of the times, when we are on a healthy diet, we tend to go by the labels on the food items before buying them. The ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 “Healthy” Labeling Rules – Is Your Brand Ready for the New Standard?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its long-awaited rule redefining the use of the term “healthy” on food packaging.
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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 ...
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking ...
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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 ...