Articles Tagged with ''FDA''

The actions are the first results from the agency’s ongoing analysis of its portfolio of over 250 food Standards of Identity (SOI) to make sure they are useful, relevant and serve consumers in the best possible way. 

New regulations on food dyes and how the food and beverage industry can adapt with market research.

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company will continue phasing out remaining dyes across its portfolio—including brands like Doritos and Cheetos—and offer natural alternatives where possible.

Key measures include setting a national standard and timeline for transitioning to natural food colorings, revoking the use of Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B in the coming months, and working with manufacturers to eliminate six widely used synthetic dyes.

This article examines current and emerging trends in flavors and colors snack and bakery products.

The proposed FOP nutrition label, also referred to as the "Nutrition Info box," provides information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content in a simple format showing whether the food has "Low," "Med" or "High" levels of these nutrients. 

While most allergic reactions cause mild symptoms, some can be severe or life-threatening. Understanding how the FASTER Act changes food labeling could help consumers prevent these adverse reactions.

Red Dye No. 3 can be found in candy, cakes and cupcakes, gum, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings. The dye reportedly is known to cause cancer in animals. 

The Phase II voluntary sodium reduction targets follow an initial set of targets issued in October 2021. The initial set of targets encouraged the food industry to reduce sodium levels in a wide variety of processed, packaged, and prepared foods. Preliminary data from 2022 show about 40% of the initial Phase I targets are very close to or have already been reached indicating early success of this effort.

The collaboration's activities will continue to produce educational and guidance materials (e.g., tool development), conduct outreach (e.g., federal panels at events), research, community investments, voluntary programs, technical assistance, policy discussion and public-private partnerships.