From: Robie, Donna J Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:59 AM To: Butler, Jennie C Subject: FW: Summary of oral presentation for Dec. 5 hearing Docket No. 2002P-0122 Attachments: fort.pdf; FunctionalF.pdf For Docket 2002P-0122. Regards, Donna _____________________________________________ Donna Jean Robie, Ph.D. Science Policy Analyst Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition U.S. Food & Drug Administration 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, Room 4C087 College Park, MD 301-436-2027 donna.robie@fda.hhs.gov "Mary Hager" To 11/30/2006 05:51 cc PM Subject Summary of oral presentation for Dec. 5 hearing Docket No. 2002P-0122 Dear Ms. Howes. The American Dietetic Association will be making oral comments on Dec. 5. That hearing will be based on two key sources. ADA’s principles for labeling of foods, beverages and supplements and ADA’s position paper on functional foods. The principles are: ADA labeling principles inform comments When considering proposed labeling rules, ADA uses the following principles to guide its comments. These are not exclusive, but are the foundation for all comments regarding labels: A. Label claims should be clear and understandable to consumers. B. The label must be truthful and not misleading. C. Content on the label should help consumers make informed decisions to build a healthy diet. D. Label content should have consistent type and format so products can be read and consumers can make product comparisons. E. All claims should include labeling of accurate quantitative information about the dietary substance, including percent of Daily Values in a single serving of the product, when known, or the daily dietary intake necessary to achieve the claimed effect. F. Consumer research is imperative before making changes to the label. G. The label is only a source of information, and thus sustained support for educational programs and individual counseling by registered dietitians is essential. ADA believes that consumer research is critical in determining whether labeling formats and contents are understandable and for ensuring that allowable nutrient and health claims are not misleading. Furthermore, consumers should be able to understand the information in the context of their total diet and their individual health concerns. Please contact me if additional information or materials are required. Best regards, Mary H. Hager, PhD, RD, FADA Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs The American Dietetic Association 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 480 Washington, DC 20036-3989 Tel: 202.775.8277, ext. 6007 FAX: 202.775.8284 mhager@eatright.org (See attached file: fort.pdf)(See attached file: FunctionalF.pdf)