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CSPI filed these comments in support of FDA’s proposal to “horizontally” amend all standards of identity (SOI) that specify salt as a required or optional ingredient to permit the use of safe and suitable salt substitutes across an array of standardized foods. This proposed rule has the potential to affect 140 foods including cheeses, breads, canned vegetables, and condiments, and is part of a larger effort by FDA to reduce sodium in the U.S. food supply.
This toolkit is intended to support advocates who want to lead campaigns calling for state and local nutrient warnings on restaurant menus. We outline how nutrient warnings can be used to reduce the purchases of unhealthy foods and drinks, encourage reformulation, and build stronger, healthier, more resilient communities that are better prepared to withstand future public health challenges.
The National Strategy, released in advance of Wednesday’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, represents a significant step forward in the nation’s ongoing battle against food insecurity and diet-related disease. CSPI is thrilled to see several of our highest priorities, encapsulated in our July 15 letter to President Biden, included in the Strategy.
