FDA Proposes Ditching 23 Archaic Food Identity Rules
Published Date: 7/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FDA wants to get rid of 23 old food rules that aren’t really needed anymore to keep things honest for shoppers. This change will make life easier for food makers by cutting down on extra paperwork. If approved, these updates could save time and money without hurting what’s in your food.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Revokes 23 Food Identity Rules
The FDA is proposing to revoke 23 standards of identity for foods. This would reduce redundant regulatory requirements and make life easier for food makers by cutting down on extra paperwork, which the FDA says could save time and money for producers.
FDA Says Consumers Won’t Be Harmed
The FDA tentatively concludes the 23 standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing for consumers and says revoking them would not hurt what’s in your food. If finalized, the agency expects these changes would not reduce consumer protections related to food identity.
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