FDA to Hold Webinar on the Updated “Healthy” Claim

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Constituent Update

January 16, 2025

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will host a stakeholder webinar on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the recently released final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” that manufacturers can voluntarily use on food packages. The updated “healthy” claim provides a quick signal on food package labels to help consumers identify foods that can be the foundation of healthy eating patterns. This action is part of the FDA’s broader commitment to make food a vehicle for health and wellness, reduce diet-related chronic diseases, and promote health equity.

The updated criteria for the “healthy” claim are aligned with current nutrition science, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 and the updated Nutrition Facts label, which requires the declaration of added sugars. The updated criteria for the “healthy” claim require a product to contain a certain amount of a food group recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and to meet certain limits for saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

Companies that choose to use the “healthy” claim can use the new standards starting on February 25, 2025 and must follow the updated definition by February 25, 2028.

Registration for the webinar is required. There is an opportunity to submit questions during the registration process. FDA will address as many questions as possible during the webinar.

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers/Technical Experts

Ms. Kari Barrett, Communications Specialist, Public Engagement Branch, Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement, FDA Human Foods Program (HFP)

Opening Remarks

CAPT Blakeley Fitzpatrick, Director of the Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science, and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP

Overview of Final Rule to Update the Definition of “Healthy”

Dr. Sarah Gebauer, Nutritionist, Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP
Mr. Vincent de Jesus, Nutritionist, Division of Nutrition Labeling, Science and Claims, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling, FDA HFP

Question & Answer Session
Ms. Kari Barrett, moderator