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FDA begins process to redefine ‘healthy’ claim on food labels

New nutrition guidelines prompt federal agency to review health, nutrient content claims.

September 28, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will redefine how and when “healthy” can be claimed on food labels in order to align with new nutrition and dietary guidelines.

KIND bars can once again display "healthy" on its packaging

The FDA's ‘Kind’ ly attempt to define healthy

FDA to begin the process of determining what ‘healthy’ means, how food manufacturers can use it.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 28, 2016

Just when I thought that the presidential campaign had demonstrated how weird a year 2016 could be, the FDA announced yesterday that it was going to tackle the definition of the word “healthy.” Is that nuts or what?

Renaissance Bioscience Corp. receives GRAS rating

July 8, 2016

Renaissance BioScience Corp. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted its non-GMO, acrylamide-reducing (AR) baker’s yeast strain as GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe).

Food-labeling rules impact food-packaging suppliers

Robb MacKie

September 8, 2014

Are you thinking about restocking your packaging supplies? If you are, then you have a lot to think about before making the investment.

FDA’s Kathy Gombas to speak at IBA annual meeting

May 9, 2014

The deputy director of food safety and applied nutrition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act and mandated regulations proposed by the agency.

Just the facts; only the facts

Lauren R. Hartman

April 4, 2014

By now, you’ve heard about the proposed updates of the Nutrition Facts labels on food packages.

FDA extends FSMA comment deadline

November 21, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now accepting comments on the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Human and Animals” and “Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and to Issue Certifications” rules until Jan. 27, 2014.

Take your own food-safety initiatives

Lauren R. Hartman

May 14, 2013

We can’t say enough about taking the time to improve and promote food safety. You can’t decide to live on luck.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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