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Notice2025-140892025-07-25

Ultra-Processed Foods; Request for Information

Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration, Agriculture Department

Abstract

FDA and USDA (we) are requesting data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs) for human food products in the U.S. food supply. A uniform UPF definition, developed as part of a joint effort by federal agencies, would allow for consistency in research and policy to pave the way for addressing health concerns associated with the consumption of UPFs.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice; request for information.
Dates
Either electronic or written comments on the notice must be submitted by September 23, 2025.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2025-09-23

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2025-N-1793] Department of Agriculture AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice; request for information. SUMMARY: FDA and USDA (we) are requesting data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs) for human food products in the U.S. food supply. A uniform UPF definition, developed as part of a joint effort by federal agencies, would allow for consistency in research and policy to pave the way for addressing health concerns associated with the consumption of UPFs. DATES: Either electronic or written comments on the notice must be submitted by September 23, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments and information as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed comments will not be considered. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of September 23, 2025. Comments received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions) will be considered timely if they are received on or before that date. Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations

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Citation: 90 FR 35305