The overall ruling specifically targets added sugars in foods. While tart cherries are uniquely nutrient-dense, they also are tart. Tart cherries also have a low intrinsic sugar content and as a result are not naturally sweet. …
In the case of seafood, this regulation is essentially pointless and can confuse consumers while adding an unneeded compliance burden to American producers who will need to retool their labels for the massive U.S. market. …
The implicated products include oysters sold as Fanny Bay, Sunseeker, and Cloudy Bay oysters that were originally harvested from BC, Canada growing area. The oysters were shipped to distributors and retailers in Alberta (AB), BC, and Ontario (ON), Canada and in California (CA), USA, and may have been distributed to other states as well. …
Most everything in the grocer’s produce section — whole fruits and vegetables — would qualify under the new rule issued. Other nutrient-rich foods, such as whole grains, dairy, eggs, beans, lentils, seafood, lean meat, nuts and seeds also pass the test as long as they have limited added sugar, salt and saturated fat. …
To qualify for the “healthy” claim a product needs to: Contain a specific Food Group Equivalents (FGE) quantity from one or more food group(s) or subgroup(s), including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (fat-free and low-fat), and/or protein foods; and meet set % DV thresholds for the three dietary components of public health concern – sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat. …
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