FDA Ruling Allows Dairy Products To Carry Osteoporosis Label Claims

ROSEMONT, Ill.—The FDA has approved new health claims linking calcium and vitamin D with bone health and a reduced risk of osteoporosis, allowing processors to add these claims to the labels of eligible foods, including dairy products. The claims can be used on packages of reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free milk and qualifying yogurt varieties, as well as other food products that qualify as excellent sources (20% or more of recommended Daily Value) of calcium or calcium and vitamin D per standard serving.