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FDA’s plan to cut excess salt draws sharp criticism, unlikely supporters
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| Contributor | RP |
| Last Edited | RP Jun 02, 2016 06:26pm |
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| Category | Rule Change |
| Author | Beth Mole |
| News Date | Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:10:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration released a draft voluntary guidance for the food industry aimed at phasing out excess salt in processed and commercially prepared food over a span of 10 years. The move, which health experts say could save thousands of lives, has drawn mixed reactions from the food industry.
Leading food companies, such as Mars, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, joined the American Heart Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Public Health Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in support of the FDA’s efforts to reduce sodium intake, while the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association (GMA) and the Salt Institute, a trade association, balked at the new guidance. |
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