DPG46 Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP)

  • 1.  HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 07-24-2025 08:42 PM

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have jointly announced a Request for Information to better understand the health implications of ultra-processed foods. Read the full announcement here: FDA News Release

    Looking for more information on processed foods?  Take a look back at the Tastings Fall 2024 FCP Newsletter:  Processed Foods: What Nutrition and Culinary Professionals Need to Know



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    Emily Bowman
    Vicksburg MI
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  • 2.  RE: HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 07-25-2025 07:39 AM
    Ultra processed foods need to be defined so that homemade applesauce without added sugar is not in the Ultra processed category.  I am appalled that it has taken this long for any health organization to look into it!
    Next: there is a standard of identity for milk. Get the label 'milk' off containers of  rice, soy, almond and oat products. 
    There is criteria for the words meat and milk. Why isn't the criteria followed?
    If there are better guidelines for Ultra processed foods it gives health professional a basis to post facts to counter balance influencers on social media 
    Laura Coti Garrett MS RDN 




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  • 3.  RE: HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 07-26-2025 05:34 AM

    There are some other considerations. RE: Standard of Identity for "Milk" - Coconut Milk existed before the plant-based movement and Soy Milk was introduced and sold successfully long before other plant-based alternatives were introduced.

    Several states have laws about plant foods and meat or dairy names. Yet "Butter" is defined in the FD&C Act and "Peanut Butter" has a Standard of Identity - both long established.



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    Lauren Swann
    LS@FoodFactsWork.com
    (267)288-8563
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  • 4.  RE: HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 08-12-2025 05:24 PM

    Thanks for posting this, Emily. The request for information is quite detailed and offers RDNs and DTRs a valuable chance to weigh in on this topic. Here's the link to the document: Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information Posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Jul 25, 2025. As of today, there are 73 comments posted publicly, some from dietitians; other comments may have been mailed. You can post anonymously if you wish.



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    Marie Whelen
    Houston TX
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  • 5.  RE: HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 08-13-2025 10:30 AM

    Thank you, Marie. It's always interesting to read the comments.

    It is so important for nutrition professionals with a background in food and food science to comment on this issue. We need to make sure our voices are heard and that the FDA has more science-based information on the record for consideration. As you will see, the comments do not have to be a dissertation. A well-thought-out response in a few sentences is all that is needed, and yes, you have the option to post anonymously if you prefer.  



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    LauraAli, MS, RDN, LDN
    Upper St ClairPA
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  • 6.  RE: HHS, FDA and USDA Announce Joint Request for Information Regarding Ultra-Processed Foods

    Posted 28 days ago

    Today is the day!  Submit comments until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 23, 2025.

    Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period

    Federal Register :: Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information



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    Emily Bowman
    Vicksburg MI
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