FDA revokes 52 food product standards

The Food and Drug Administration announced it is revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards “after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary.” The 52 standards are for canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, macaroni products and other foods. “Today’s actions are the first results from the agency’s ongoing analysis of its portfolio of over 250 food Standards of Identity to make sure they are useful, relevant and serve consumers in the best possible way. The removal of these standards is in alignment with broader efforts to ensure that HHS is directing resources to where they’re most needed – delivering better outcomes for the American people,” the FDA said in a statement. Companies in the food space include General Mills (GIS), Mondelez (MDLZ), PepsiCo (PEP), Kellanova (K), Kraft Heinz (KHC), Conagra Brands (CAG), Hormel Foods (HRL) and Campbell’s (CPB).