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
