U.S. FDA issues draft guidelines for Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

U.S. FDA issued a draft for labelling of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives for milk (plant-based milk alternatives). The guidance includes recommendations on the use of voluntary nutrient statements which provide consumers with additional nutrition information to help them understand certain nutritional differences between these alternative products and milk to make dietary choices. Further FDA states that guidance documents, including this guidance, should be viewed only as recommendation but not compulsory. Last date to submit comments is April 24, 2023.