Love This Diet gives the FDA a HUGE shout-out regarding their September 28, 2022, news release announcing their proposed initiative to revise their food labeling guidelines. Although this is long overdue, it is happening, and we support the effort to improve their food labeling guidelines. We will be watching this proposed effort and will keep you informed of any updates that come our way.
In part, the press release stated:
“FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages to Help Improve Diet, Reduce Chronic Disease
September 28, 2022
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed updated criteria for when foods can be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy” on their packaging. This proposed rule would align the definition of the “healthy” claim with current nutrition science, the updated Nutrition Facts label and the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
More than 80% of people in the U.S. aren’t eating enough vegetables, fruit and dairy. And most people consume too much added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to helping consumers improve nutrition and dietary patterns to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity.”
