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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

Original source language: Federal Register — Food and Drug AdministrationOpen original release →

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