NCC comments on definition of “ultra-processed foods” - Oklahoma Farm Report

NCC comments on definition of “ultra-processed foods” - Oklahoma Farm Report

In response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for information to assist in developing a uniform definition of “ultra-processed foods,” NCC recently submitted detailed comments expressing recommendations and concerns. NCC expressed general concerns about a classification system and contends that FDA and USDA should bolster existing frameworks and consumer education as science evolves ins…