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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AG50 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Food Labeling; Dietary Guidance Statements 
Abstract: This proposed rule would define dietary guidance statements as statements in food labeling about the usefulness of a food, or a category of foods in maintaining healthy dietary practices. Dietary guidance statements focus on general dietary patterns, practices, and recommendations that promote health. They may highlight the presence or amount of a food or category of foods in relation to a general health benefit or healthful diet or recommend the substitution of a food or food category that is consistent with current dietary recommendations for a food or food category that is less beneficial to health. The proposed rule would also establish requirements for making dietary guidance statements in food labeling. In addition, the proposed rule provides guidance on how dietary guidance statements differ from other types of food labeling claims. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 101.16   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 321 and 331    21 USC 343 and 371   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2011    
NPRM Comment Period End  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Blakeley Denkinger
Interdisciplinary Scientist
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-830), 5100 Paint Branch Parkway,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:877 287-1372
Email: blakeley.denkinger@fda.hhs.gov