Advocacy groups are concerned that the FDA's temporary policy allowing minor ingredient changes without label disclosures will become permanent amid a pattern of deregulation
A new FDA rule allows for minor ingredient substitutions without needing to disclose it on food labels.FDA temporarily relaxes food labeling rules for minor ingredient swaps and calorie disclosures for vending machine items
Food manufacturers can now make minor ingredient substitutions without disclosing the changes on their packaging’s ingredient lists, thanks to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent loosening of food labeling and information requirements., is meant to be a temporary way to provide manufacturers with flexibility in light of potentially limited product availability due to COVID-19-related disruptions.
While this regulatory change may seem small, it has caused alarm among some consumers and advocates, including the food-allergy organization and news site
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