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

Nutrient Content Claims

See Claims That Can Be Made for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements for definitions of claims.

Final Rule: Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, and Docosahexaenoic Acid Omega-3 Fatty Acids April 2014
Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide April 2008
Final Rule: Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Expanded Use of the Nutrient Content Claim, "Lean" January 12, 2007
Final Rule: Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Sodium Levels for the Term "Healthy" September 29, 2005
Final Rule: Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, General Provisions May 15, 1998
Final Rule: Food Labeling; Petitions for Nutrient Content and Health Claims, General Provisions May 14, 1998
Final Rule: Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims: Definition for "High Potency" and Definition of "Antioxidant" for Use in Nutrient Content Claims for Dietary Supplements and Conventional Foods September 23, 1997

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