The requirements include those set by organizations such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and even state and local agencies.
The FDA and USDA-FSIS agree and are withdrawing the proposed rule to reconsider how best to approach general principles and food standards modernization.
The FDA is modifying the yogurt standard of identity to allow the use of all safe and suitable sweeteners, and to make the minimum optional fortification of Vitamin D 10% of the Daily Value.