The FDA updated its criteria for using the word 'healthy' on food labels for the first time in 30 years.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent journalistic, legal, and industry sources, including reporting from AFP, PBS NewsHour, Scientific American, and law firm analysis of the FDA rule. [tier=unverified indep_score=0.3 clusters=3 claim_tier=notable] [rescored 2026-09-15: curated origin-host map (PR #65); unclassified hosts no longer scored as aggregators]
Sources
- Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for 'healthy' food labels (seed:food_and_diet)
- https://www.wivb.com/news/national/fda-updates-definition-of-healthy-on-food-labels-for-first-time-in-30-years/ (corroboration)
- https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/01/fdas-new-year-new-rules-labeling-for-healthier-choices (corroboration)
- https://malaymail.com/news/life/2024/12/20/what-counts-as-healthy-food-in-us-after-30-years-white-bread-and-cereals-are-out-while-eggs-and-salmon-are-in/160502 (corroboration)