FDA issues final guidance for salt substitute in labeling
The FDA has issued a final guidance, Use of an Alternate Name for Potassium Chloride in Food Labeling, to advise food manufacturers of its intent to exercise enforcement discretion for the name “potassium salt” in the ingredient statement on food labels as an alternative to “potassium chloride” to better inform consumers that it is a salt substitute.
The final guidance is part of the FDA’s Nutrition Innovation Strategy to reduce the burden of chronic disease in the U.S. through improved nutrition by empowering consumers with information, as well as supporting and fostering industry innovation to develop and promote healthier food options.