- As previously covered on this blog, on September 9, 2016, FDA announced the availability of its first draft guidance for industry entitled, “Substantiation for Structure/Function Claims Made in
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FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula
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On the heels of recently released draft guidance concerning substantiation for infant formula structure/function claims, FDA has issued guidance regarding the labeling of infant formula.
- Infant formula is clearly receiving
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FDA Draft Guidance: Substantiation for Infant Formula Structure/Function Claims
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FDA issues Draft Guidance Concerning Substantiation Needed to Support Structure/Function Claims Made in Infant Formula Labeling.
- In an increasingly competitive marketplace, infant formula manufacturers are incentivized to make product claims
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CDC Corner: Cronobacter
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CDC issues Cronobacter warning for powdered milk and infant formula products.
- Cronobacter (formerly known as Enterobacter sakazakii) is a bacterium that occurs naturally in the environment and that can
Infant Formula Guidance Issued
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FDA issues guidance on production of exempt infant formula.
- In 2014 — 17 years after the initial proposed rule was issued — FDA finalized its rulemaking related to the manufacture
Carrageenan Cheer
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JECFA concludes use of carrageenan in infant formula “not of concern.”
- Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived ingredient used widely in the food industry to perform gelling, thickening, and stabilizing functions. Although
Selenium
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FDA adds selenium to nutrients required in infant formula.
- In 2013, FDA proposed to amend the infant formula regulations at 21 C.F.R. 107.100 to add selenium to the list of