FDA Draft Guidance for Naming, Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft recommendations for industry on the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft guidance also recommends voluntary nutrient statements for the labeling of some plant-based milk alternatives.
The draft guidance was developed to help address the significant increase in plant-based milk alternative products that have become available in the marketplace over the past decade. The recommendations are intended to provide consumers with clear labeling.