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As a result of this approval, food manufacturers will now be able to communicate that whole grains and whole grain-containing foods which meet certain nutrient requirements outlined by the FDA may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

While all of Reed’s products are currently non-GMO, the label changes will progressively appear over the course of the next year on Reed’s Ginger Brew, Virgil’s Root Beer and Reed’s Culture Club Kombucha.

The company received the right to use the health claim that "cocoa flavanols help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, which contributes to normal blood flow."

Mangia Inc. notes it has developed and maintains strong relationships with its Italian co-packers and suppliers to insure the quality and consistency of its supply chain.

Some 52% of those surveyed regard wild-caught fish or seafood as having more health benefits than other types of fish.

The first of these two newly proposed rules, Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals, will describe the means by which third-parties will be able to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications of foreign facilities and the foods for humans and animals they produce.

None of the 451 safety assessments had been made by a panel of independent experts, the research found.

Schaffner is a Distinguished Professor in the Food Science Department at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Herman brings over 25 years of regulatory experience from past senior positions.

The rule will be effective from September 13, 2013.