The US Food and Drug Administration is releasing a guidance document to help industry and other interest holders understand and comply with FDA regulations concerning labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods.

The draft guidance is intended to provide industry with best practices for naming and labeling plant-based alternatives to eggs, seafood, poultry, meat and dairy, excluding plant-based milk alternatives. The guidance, if finalized, will help industry develop labels that help consumers understand the nature of plant-based alternative foods, including differences among these products, so they can make informed decisions.  

Comments on the draft guidance can be submitted electronically on http://www.regulations.gov. 

Source: US Food and Drug Administration