Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8788

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Publication type: Journal Article

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Food labeling: nutrient content claims, expansion of the nutrient content claim 'lean'. Final rule.
Fed Regist 2007 Jan 12; 72:(8):1455-9
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-330.pdf

Abstract:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its food labeling regulations for the expanded use of the nutrient content claim “lean” on the labels of foods categorized as “mixed dishes not measurable with a cup” that meet certain criteria for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol content. This final rule responds to a nutrient content claim petition submitted by Nestle Prepared Foods Co. (Nestle) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act). This action is also being taken to provide reliable information that would assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices.

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MeSH Terms: Advertising/legislation & jurisprudence* Diet, Fat-Restricted* Dietary Fats Food Labeling/legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Marketing of Health Services/legislation & jurisprudence* Nutritive Value* United States United States Food and Drug Administration Substances: Dietary Fats

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