Under the FDA's updated criteria, fortified white bread no longer qualifies for a 'healthy' label.
Sources
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- https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/advisories/2025/01/fdas-updated-definition-of-healthy (arnoldporter.com)
- https://www.venable.com/insights/publications/2024/12/fda-issues-final-rule-updating-the-criteria-for (venable.com)
- https://www.dglaw.com/healthy-for-the-new-year-fda-updates-requirements-for-healthy-claims/ (dglaw.com)
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- https://www.fdli.org/2025/05/fda-final-rule-updates-the-healthy-nutrient-content-claim/ (fdli.org)
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