FDA Aims to Revoke 18 Dusty Dairy Standards for Simplicity
Published Date: 7/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FDA wants to get rid of 18 old rules that define what certain dairy products must be. This change will make things simpler for dairy makers and won’t hurt consumers. If approved, the new rules could save time and money by cutting unnecessary red tape.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Revoking 18 Dairy Identity Rules
The FDA proposes to revoke 18 standards of identity for dairy products. This would reduce redundant regulatory requirements and make things simpler for dairy makers, which the FDA says could save them time and money by cutting unnecessary red tape.
FDA Says Consumers Won't Be Harmed
The FDA states that revoking these 18 dairy standards is not expected to hurt consumers and is intended to promote honesty and fair dealing without reducing consumer protection. The rulemaking would reduce redundant rules while preserving consumer interests according to the agency.
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