(Reuters) – U.S. health agencies said on Monday they would delay by more than two months a decision on updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” that manufacturers can voluntarily use on food packages.
The final rule is delayed until April 28 from February 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said, citing a freeze implemented by President Donald Trump on new rule proposals.
A decision is expected to help consumers identify foods that can be the foundation of healthy eating patterns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on its website.
The updated criteria for the “healthy” claim require a product to contain a certain amount of a food group recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and to meet certain limits for saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, according to the food regulator’s website.
(Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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