08 Jan 2020 --- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s potential changes to standards of identity for many staple food and drinks could harm consumers, according to an open letter from The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The independent organization argues that the current standard of identity – which applies to hundreds of staple products including milk, bread and jam – ensures transparency and promotes public health. Additionally, the letter highlights the influential role of industry in redefining certain common foods as various sectors have responded positively to the proposal. However, the FDA maintains that a horizontal approach to food standards of identity modernization could encourage the production of more nutritious foods and facilitate industry innovation.
