CFSAN FY 2007 Priorities for Food Labels
In June 2007, FDA's Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) posted the Center's
FY 2007 (October 1, 2006 to
September 31, 2007) Report to Stakeholders. The
report includes FY 2007 Program Priorities, FY
2006 Program Priority Accomplishments, and FY
2006 Other Significant Accomplishments.
The FY 2007 Program Priorities are separated
into five categories: Food Defense, Food Safety,
Nutrition Labeling, Dietary Supplements and
Cosmetics, Priority Ongoing Activities. In part
food label related priorities include:
Nutrition Facts
- publish an advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking to solicit comments on updating Daily
Values in nutrition labeling
- develop analytical methods for analysis of low
levels of trans fatty acids in foods
Allergens
- solicit input from stakeholders on current use
of food allergen advisory labeling
- publish a proposed rule for gluten-free
labeling
Claims
- develop a proposed rule to implement FDAMA
(FDA Modernization Act) notifications for
nutrient content claims and health claims
- publish guidance on the evidence-based
scientific review system for health claims
(including
qualified health claims)
Ingredients/Food Categories
- solicit input from stakeholders concerning
regulatory status and labeling of salt
- hold a public meeting on foods that companies
are marketing as "functional foods"
- publish a proposed rule to revise the existing
regulation for irradiated foods
- complete a proposed rule to amend the
standards of identity for yogurt
- publish a final rule on in-lid labeling for
shell eggs
Consumer Knowledge of Food Labeling
- develop and disseminate food label training
materials for teachers
- launch nutrition label media campaign for
children/adolescents
- determine percent of American consumers aware
of U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Read
CFSAN FY 2007 Report to
Stakeholders
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