Proposal to Revoke 18 Standards of Identity for Dairy Products
Summary
The FDA is proposing to eliminate 18 rules that define what ingredients and standards dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt must meet. This change could allow dairy companies more flexibility in what they put in their products, but it might also make it harder for consumers to know exactly what they're buying.
Key Points
- 1The FDA wants to remove 18 official definitions (called 'Standards of Identity') that currently specify what must be in dairy products to be called milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and similar items
- 2Without these standards, companies would have more freedom to change ingredients and recipes, which could lead to products with different formulations than consumers expect
- 3The public has until September 16, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal before the FDA makes a final decision
- 4This affects everyone who buys dairy products at the grocery store, potentially changing what's in familiar foods
- 5The proposal could impact dairy farmers and manufacturers who currently follow these strict standards
Key Dates
July 17, 2025
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