FDA May Redefine What is Considered ‘Natural’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now agreed to extend the comment period for food industry groups to give their opinion on the use of the word "natural." They are currently in discussions about whether a change is needed or not in terms of what the word "natural" denotes on labels.
Back in November, the debate began when the FDA originally asked for comments on the issue. They asked the public to weigh in on whether they should define and regulate what natural means on products.
However, the agency said it did not plan to address food production such as pesticides, food processing, thermal technologies, irradiation, or pasteurization. Pasteurization is the processing used in milk and its products by which the milk is heated to 161 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds, followed ...