FDA revises outdated ‘healthy’ claim parameters
“The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 19 issued its final rule on updating what qualifies for the “healthy” nutrient content claim that manufacturers may use voluntarily on food packages. The rule marked the first major change to the claim since the FDA introduced it in 1994. Changes included limits on added sugars,
FDA redefines ‘healthy’
“The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 19 issued its final rule on updating what qualifies for the “healthy” nutrient content claim that manufacturers may use voluntarily on food packages. The rule marked the first major change to the claim since the FDA introduced it in 1994. Changes included limits on added sugars,
FDA issues final rule on ‘healthy’ claim, updates requirements
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final ruling on requirements for the “healthy” nutrient claim, more than two years after initially proposing an update… Trade groups and associations quickly responded to the new definition, with various groups calling out the exclusion of certain foods like cereals and yogurts. The Sugar Association called
FDA finalizes ‘healthy’ food definition
“The Food and Drug Administration has released a long-awaited final rule updating its definition of “healthy” foods, emphasizing fresh produce, whole grains and pulses with limits on added sugar and sodium. The goal of the rule, in conjunction with other initiatives like front-of-package nutrition labeling, is to make it easier for consumers to find foods
New school lunch sugar rules are a ‘mixed bag’ to the sugar industry
“New school lunch guidelines from USDA are aimed at reducing added sugars in students’ diets. For the sugar industry, the guidelines are a ‘mixed bag,” Courtney Gaine, of the Sugar Association, says. …Courtney Gaine, a registered dietician who is president of the Sugar Association — which describes itself as the scientific voice of the U.S.
Big Interview – Courtney Gaine
“Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., President and CEO for the Sugar Association in Washington, D.C., discusses consumer education, health trends and the evolving role of sugar in baking. …“Advocating for evidence-based policies about sugar and educating key audiences has never been more important, and it has never required more commitment and investment of time and resources.
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