FDAProposed Rule
Proposal to Revoke 23 Standards of Identity for Foods
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Summary
The FDA is proposing to eliminate 23 rules that define what certain foods must contain to be labeled with specific names (like 'bread' or 'cheese'). This could allow food manufacturers more flexibility in their recipes, but consumers might find it harder to know exactly what's in the products they buy.
Key Points
- 1The FDA wants to remove 23 'standards of identity' — official rules that specify exactly what ingredients must be in foods with certain names
- 2This change would give food companies more freedom to change recipes and ingredients without changing the product name on the label
- 3Consumers could be affected because they may no longer know the exact contents of familiar foods like bread, pasta, or canned vegetables
- 4The public has until September 16, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposal before the FDA makes a final decision
- 5This mainly affects food manufacturers and grocery shoppers, as it changes how foods are labeled and what ingredients companies can use
Key Dates
Published
July 17, 2025
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