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In this section: Nutrition, Food Labeling, and Critical Foods

FDA Modernization Act (FDAMA) Claims

Guidance

Guidance for Industry Notification of a Health Claim or Nutrient Content Claim Based on an Authoritative Statement of a Scientific Body June 11, 1998

Electronic Submissions

Electronic Submission of Health Claim Petitions and Notifications April 14, 2004

Specific Claims

Linoleic Acid: Nutrient Content Claims Notification for Foods and Dietary Supplements Containing Linoleic Acid December 23, 2014
Choline: Nutrient Content Claims Notification for Choline Containing Foods August 30, 2001
Peanut-Allergy: Health Claim Notification for Introduction of Allergenic Foods to Infants and Reduced Risk of Developing Food Allergy December 2021
Fluoride and the Risk of Dental Caries: Health Claim Notification for Fluoridated Water October 14, 2006
Potassium and the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Stroke: Health Claim Notification for Potassium Containing Foods October 31, 2000
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Trans Fat, and the Risk of Heart Disease: Health Claim Notification for Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Trans Fat and Reduced Risk of Heart Disease November 15, 2006
Substitution of Saturated Fat with Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Risk of Heart Disease: Health Claim Notification for the Substitution of Saturated Fat in the Diet with Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Reduced Reduced Risk of Heart Disease May 25, 2007
Whole Grain Foods and the Risk of Heart Disease and Certain Cancers
- Health Claim Notification for Whole Grain Foods with Moderate Fat Content December 9, 2003
- Health Claim Notification for Whole Grain Foods July 8, 1999
- For additional information concerning single ingredient whole grain foods, see Docket ID FDA-2008-Q-0270 (May 6, 2008)

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