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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AI13 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Term: Healthy 
Abstract:

The rule would update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim "healthy" to be consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidelines. The rule would revise the requirements for when the claim "healthy" can be voluntarily used in the labeling of human food products to indicate that a food, because of its nutrient content, may be useful in achieving a total diet that conforms to current dietary recommendations and helps consumers maintain healthy dietary practices.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Section 3(f)(1) Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 10 CFR 101.65 (revision)   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321    21 U.S.C. 331    21 U.S.C. 343    21 U.S.C. 371   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/29/2022  87 FR 59168   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/28/2022 
NPRM Comment Period Extended  11/29/2022  87 FR 73267   
NPRM Comment Period Extended End  02/16/2023 
Final Rule  09/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Vincent De Jesus
Nutritionist
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, (HFS-830), Room 3D-031, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:240 402-1774
Fax:301 436-1191
Email: vincent.dejesus@fda.hhs.gov