Gottlieb Seeks Input As It Weighs Labeling, Pros And Cons Of Plant-Based 'Milk'

By David Roza / September 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM
FDA is seeking advice from the public as it weighs the pros and cons of plant-based milk and how the products should be labeled. On Thursday (Sept. 27), the agency sought advice from stakeholders on how plant-based milk should be labeled, how consumers use plant-based milks, cheeses and yogurts; what consumers understand about those products; and whether consumers are aware of the nutritional differences between those and animal-based dairy products. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said FDA supports innovation but also worries...


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