Public Meeting to Discuss Use of the Term “Healthy” in Food Labeling

The FDA held a public meeting to discuss the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products.

March 9, 2017
8:30 am - 5:30pm

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

The public meeting gave interested parties an opportunity to discuss the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of human food products. The meeting format included introductory presentations, stakeholder perspective panel sessions, and multiple opportunities for individuals to express their opinions through oral presentations and breakout sessions.

Meeting Information

• Meeting Agenda (PDF: 90KB)
• Meeting Transcript (PDF: 452KB) 
• Presentation: Food Label Claims and Their Impact on Consumers (PPT : 6.50MB)
• Facilitated Breakout Sessions Overview (PDF: 130KB)
• Summary of Themes Heard from Stakeholders during Breakout Sessions at the Public Meeting (PDF: 62KB)
• Federal Register Notice Announcing the Public Meeting

Important Dates to Remember

• April 26, 2017 - Deadline to submit written/electronic comments to docket FDA-2016-D-2335

Additional Information

• Background and Information about Submitting Comments
• Guidance for Industry: Use of the Term “Healthy” in the Labeling of Human Food Products