Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence on the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates Submitted as a Citizen Petition; Guidance for Industry; Availability

Resumen

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled "Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence on the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates Submitted as a Citizen Petition (21 CFR 10.30)." The guidance describes our views on the scientific evidence needed and the approach to evaluating the scientific evidence on the physiological effects to human health of isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates that are added to foods.