FDA commissioner issues statement regarding standards of identity for dairy products
Scott Gottlieb said FDA is committed to advancing policies that enable consumers to safely benefit in food production innovations.
In a statement released on July 26, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., addressed the process FDA is undertaking for reviewing and modernizing the agency’s standards of identify for dairy products.
“Improvements in diet and nutrition offer one of the greatest opportunities to profoundly impact human health,” Gottlieb said. “Innovation in the food sector is occurring rapidly to address this opportunity and meet the needs and values of modern consumers. The FDA is committed to advancing policies that enable consumers to safely benefit from innovations in how foods are produced.