Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Walnuts get first qualified health claim

Walnuts are the first beneficiaries of the Food and Drug Administration’s qualified health claim policy, which allows health claims on labels when scientific evidence is promising but not conclusive.

Packages of whole or chopped walnuts now may refer to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

FDA said it is considering similar claims for other nuts. But not everyone is happy. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has sued to stop the qualified claim program, contending that consumers want definitive health advice from the government. Even the walnut industry wasn’t happy about the allowed claim which stated: “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 oz. of walnuts per day, as part of a low-saturated-fat and low-cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. See nutrition information for fat [and calorie] content.” The California Walnut Commission has asked FDA to allow a more streamlined claim that states: “Scientific evidence indicates that consuming 1.5 oz. of walnuts a day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!
Download Now
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report
Explore our editor-curated report featuring cutting-edge coding, labeling, and RFID innovations from PACK EXPO 2024. Discover high-speed digital printing, sustainable label materials, automated labeling systems, and advanced traceability solutions that are transforming packaging operations across industries.
Access Report
Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report