These standards, which the Food and Drug Administration uses to identify distinct types of foods, can help companies define their products and offer consistency to consumers. The standards can also can prevent companies from adding innovative ingredients or changing these products to meet consumer demands.
IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP, June 5-6 in Washington, D.C., will feature a session with Veronica Colas, senior associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP, on how FDA creates and enforces these standards and how dairy companies would be affected if FDA makes changes.
View the full agenda and registration details for more information.
Regulatory RoundUP will end at noon on June 6. IDFA invites attendees to stay for the Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party, which will be held 4:00-6:00 p.m. directly in front of the Capitol Building.
Members with questions may contact Melissa Lembke, IDFA director of programs and partnerships, at mlembke@idfa.org.