U.S. FEDRegulation
FDA permits salt substitutes in standardized foods to cut sodium
The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule amending standards of identity that specify salt as a required or optional ingredient to permit salt substitutes in standardized foods. The rule amends 16 parts of Title 21, was published on October 13, 2026, at 91 FR 65040, and takes effect on December 14, 2026, under Docket No. FDA-2022-N-2226.
Key points
- Manufacturers may use salt substitutes in standardized foods while maintaining each food's basic nature and essential characteristics.Federal Register
- The rule takes effect December 14, 2026, including incorporation by reference of listed material.Federal Register
- Objections or hearing requests on dairy standards in 21 CFR parts 131 and 133 are due November 12, 2026.Federal Register
- The rule carries RIN 0910-AI72 and Docket No. FDA-2022-N-2226, at 91 FR 65040.Federal Register