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Sodium levels for "healthy" claim changed

FDA is dropping its proposed “second tier” sodium level requirements for all food products bearing a “healthy” content claim. It will stick with the current “first tier” sodium requirements of 480 mg for an individual food and 600 mg for meals and main dishes.

The more restrictive second tier requirements were to take effect on January 1, 2006.

Food manufacturers reported technical barriers to finding suitable substitutes for sodium and a lack of consumer acceptance of “healthy” products made with less sodium. Both industry and consumer groups warned that the second tier requirements might result in the elimination of “healthy” products from the market and discourage development of other such products.

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