Food Products Association Comments on FDA Draft Guidance On Whole Grains Labeling
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 18:00 CST
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Commenting on a draft guidance document for whole grains labeling statements, issued today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Robert Earl, MPH, RD, Senior Director of Nutrition for the Food Products Association (FPA), made the following remarks:
"Communicating about the whole grain content of foods is important for food companies, so this guidance by the Food and Drug Administration has been eagerly awaited. Today, FDA has clearly defined what is and what is not a whole grain.
"FPA believes that the food label should deliver information to inform consumers about ways that whole grain or whole grain containing foods meet dietary recommendations and fit into healthful life styles. We strongly support science-based nutrition information and its potential to make a significant contribution to promoting the health and well-being of Americans.
"FPA will be consulting with our members to develop a response to FDA's draft guidance and propose any recommendations for ways to effectively communicate to consumers about whole grains and diet and health."
The Food Products Association (FPA) is the largest trade association serving the food and beverage industry in the United States and worldwide. FPA's laboratory centers, scientists and professional staff provide technical and regulatory assistance to member companies and represent the food industry on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, food security, nutrition, consumer affairs and international trade.
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CONTACT: Timothy Willard, +1-202-637-8060, or Brian Kennedy,+1-202-639-5994, both of Food Products Association
Web site: http://www.fpa-food.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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