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The agency is seeking information on adverse reactions to non-wheat gluten containing grains, as well as on oats for cross-contact with these ingredients.

These agencies cite chronic health conditions, including obesity and diabetes, and “pharmaceutical intervention” for the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

The agency’s proposed rule would require the display of a compact informational box containing certain nutrient information.

The reciprocal tariffs, announced in April, have been removed for certain agricultural products such as coffee, cocoa and spices.

The final rule will amend regulations to provide for the use of fluid ultrafiltered (UF) and microfiltered (MF) milk and nonfat milk in the manufacture of standardized cheeses and related cheese products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports it will conduct a post-market review for certain preservatives and whitening agents.

The proposed rule would reduce the minimum required Brix level – a measure of dissolved sugar content – in pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%, better reflecting the natural Brix level of American oranges.

The agencies seek to draft a federally recognized definition of “ultra-processed food” to inform research and policy.

Gardenia blue is the fourth color derived from natural sources approved by the FDA for use in foods as part of its aim to phase out the use of petroleum-based dyes.

Based on recommendations submitted by major tuna packers, the final rule is expected later this year.