USA – FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling. Redefining “healthy” is part of an overall plan to provide consumers with information and tools to enable them to easily and quickly make food choices consistent with public health … Continue reading USA – FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling

FDA revises proposed Nutrition Facts label rule to include a daily value for added sugars

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed including the percent daily value (%DV) for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label of packaged foods, giving consumers additional information for added sugars similar to information they have seen for decades with respect to nutrients such as sodium and certain fats. The percent daily value indicates … Continue reading FDA revises proposed Nutrition Facts label rule to include a daily value for added sugars