Wednesday, May 6, 2020

FDA CONFIRMS STARCHES IN FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR COMMON OR USUAL NAME


My February 16, 2020, Inquiry to the FDA Re: Identification of Type of Starch Used in Food Products, Case #226516

"If a food product contains "starch," is the manufacturer required to list the source of that starch; e.g., tapioca starch, potato starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, etc.?"


March 18, 2020, Response from the FDA

"The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC)/Technical Assistance Network (TAN) has prepared a response for case number 226516.

Response:

Thank you for writing! Ingredient declarations on product labels must be declared in the common or usual name.

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN."


Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
Twitter:  @CornAllergy911

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