FDA-Proposed Study Would Measure Reaction To “Low Carb” Label Claims
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA is seeking clearance from the Office of Management & Budget to conduct a study that would "help enhance FDA's understanding of consumer response to carbohydrate content claims on food labels.
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