{"id":4484,"date":"2024-12-20T03:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T08:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4484"},"modified":"2024-12-20T03:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T08:53:02","slug":"fda-announces-new-healthy-food-label-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=4484","title":{"rendered":"FDA announces new healthy food label criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised a rule to revise the definition of the \u2018healthy\u2019 nutrient content claim on food packaging.<\/p>\n

The move aims to provide consumers with more comprehensive and current nutritional information, aligning with the FDA\u2019s and broader government efforts to address nutritional health.<\/p>\n

To be officially labelled \u2018healthy\u2019 products must now include specific amounts from one or more food groups recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.<\/p>\n

These groups include fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains. Additionally, products must adhere to set limits for saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.<\/p>\n

The updated label is designed to guide consumers towards foods that form the basis of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n

This could also encourage the production of healthier food options. Foods such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil are now more likely to qualify for this claim.<\/p>\n

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