Business · 20/11/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read
FDA Revokes Standards for Lowfat Milk and Dairy Products, Allows for 'Skim' Labeling
Summary
The FDA is removing standards of identity for lowfat milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese products, and amending labeling regulations to allow for 'skim' as a synonym for 'nonfat', in an effort to promote consistency and consumer choice