FDA Announcing Public Meeting to Discuss Use of the Term “Healthy” in Food Labeling
Constituent Update
February 15, 2017
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today a public meeting to discuss the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products. The public meeting will be held on March 9, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
The public meeting will give interested parties an opportunity to discuss the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of human food products. The meeting format will include introductory presentations, stakeholder perspective panel sessions, and multiple opportunities for individuals to express their opinions through oral presentations and breakout sessions. Parties who are unable to participate in person will be able to join the meeting via live webcast.
Public meeting attendees are encouraged to register online to attend the meeting in person. Early registration is strongly recommended because seating is limited.
For more information about the meeting, as well as instructions on registration and requesting to make an oral presentation, see the Federal Register notice about the meeting.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Request special accommodations due to disability
February 21, 2017 - Request to make an oral presentation
February 21, 2017 - Advance Registration
March 2, 2017 - Public Meeting
March 9, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Deadline to submit written/electronic comments
April 26, 2017