Category: Issue 522
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Codex Alimentarius Commission Schedules Mid-June Meeting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration have announced a June 18, 2014 public meeting in Washington, D.C., to provide information and receive comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions for discussion during the 37th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, July…
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NOP Issues Final Guidance on “Made with Organic” Labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Organic Program (NOP) has issued final guidance on the use of “Made with Organic” claims on product labeling. According to NOP, the guidance seeks to clarify “the following aspects of products in this labeling category”: (i) “composition”; (ii) “compliant organic labeling claims”; (iii) “organic and nonorganic forms of…
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FDA Issues Final Rule on Nutrient Content Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule prohibiting statements on food product labels, including dietary supplements, that claim products are “high in,” “rich in,” or an “excellent source of” docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) as well as similar claims for alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The rule finalizes a proposed…