date:Jun 22, 2016
GRAS status of salt, ensure salts safe use by amending any prior sanctions for certain uses of salt, require food manufacturers to reduce the amount of sodium in all processed foods, and require health messages on retail packages of salt one-half ounce or larger.
Sodium Labeling and Voluntary Guidelines
Concerns about salt in food are nothing new. In June 1981, FDA met with the food industry to discuss potential voluntary steps to reduce salt consumption. One year later, FDA issued a policy not