Posted by Ashley Brooks on 9/24/19
What’s going on in the ever-changing world of regulatory? Our resident regulatory guru, Ashley Brooks, is here to help! Here are some of the most pressing hot topics in regulatory that food companies should be paying attention to.
FDA to Modernize Standards of Identity
On September 27, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting to discuss the modernization of food standards of identity. Since the original standards were issued many years ago, FDA and stakeholders are concerned that that some standards are out of date and may impede innovation.
The FDA means to take a “horizontal approach” that would change wide groups of standards rather than evaluating every standard separately. It is more than likely plant-based milks and lab grown meats will also be discussed.
The FDA intention is to modernize food standards of identity in order to “(1) protect consumers against economic adulteration; (2) maintain the basic nature, essential characteristics and nutritional integrity of food; and (3) promote industry innovation and provide flexibility to encourage manufacturers to produce healthier foods.” Read more here.
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