Soy Protein Health Claim For Reduced Heart Disease Clears FDA
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Manufacturers may begin using a health claim for soy protein and the reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on food labeling immediately upon the expected publication of FDA's final rule in the Oct. 26 Federal Register.
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