CEOs Pushed White House to Delay Ultra-Processed Food Policy
CEOs have intervened to delay the White House's ultra-processed food policy, which is now under review.
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Source diversity sample: National Association of Manufacturers - NAM · Chain Drug Review · FoodNavigator.com · Mass Market Retailers · Food Industry Executive · foodprocessing.com · Bloomberg.com.
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Who reported it (7)
- Manufacturers: New Processing Definition Would Raise Costs, Confuse Consumers and Limit Choice National Association of Manufacturers - NAM · 10h ago
- CHPA and CBA push back against regulatory moves on food definitions and ingredient reviews Chain Drug Review · 10h ago
- FDA’s UPF definition may lack legal force, but not policy impact FoodNavigator.com · 10h ago
- CHPA and CBA push back against regulatory moves on food definitions and ingredient reviews Mass Market Retailers · 10h ago
- The FDA Sent Its UPF Definition to OMB as a White Paper, Not a Rule Food Industry Executive · 10h ago
- Consumer Brands’ Nasty Response to an Ultraprocessed Foods Definition foodprocessing.com · 10h ago
- CEOs Pushed White House to Delay Ultra-Processed Food Policy Bloomberg.com · 10h ago
The brief
The White House is reviewing a policy on ultra-processed foods after CEOs pushed for a delay. The FDA sent its definition of ultra-processed foods to the Office of Management and Budget as a white paper, not a formal rule. This means the definition lacks legal force but could still influence policy.
The Consumer Brands Association and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association have opposed regulatory moves on food definitions and ingredient reviews. The FDA's definition may not be legally binding, but it could still shape policy and industry practices. The FDA's definition of ultra-processed foods is under review by the White House.
The outcome of this review will determine the future of the policy and its impact on the food industry.
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Quick answers
What is the current status of the ultra-processed food policy?
The FDA sent its definition of ultra-processed foods to the Office of Management and Budget as a white paper, not a formal rule. The White House is reviewing the policy after CEOs pushed for a delay.
Which organizations have opposed the regulatory moves on food definitions?
The Consumer Brands Association and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association have pushed back against regulatory moves on food definitions and ingredient reviews.
What is the potential impact of the FDA's definition of ultra-processed foods?
The FDA's definition may not be legally binding, but it could still shape policy and industry practices.
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