FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Dietary Guidance Statements on Food Labels - fda.gov
FDA issued draft guidance on dietary guidance statements for food labels, which may affect how manufacturers can use such statements.
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What changed
FDA released draft guidance on dietary guidance statements on food labels, potentially clarifying acceptable use and wording.
Who it affects
Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, and ingredient suppliers who label food products.
What you must do
Review the draft guidance to understand proposed recommendations and consider submitting comments before the comment period ends.
Deadline
Comment period deadline not specified in the provided text.
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