The characterizing flavor regulation is back!

This time we look at the foundational question – when does this regulation even apply? FDA’s answer, only in “relatively limited circumstances”.

Alas if FDA could quote the 2000s film Hitch “I saw that going differently in my mind” because in practice this regulation is “so complex that it is not surprising that [it has] frequently been the cause of confusion and varying interpretations by both manufacturers and regulators.” I suspect that the Agency never thought it would be used in some many consumer lawsuits either.

Scroll through to learn more and enjoy some vintage ads. And click here to learn about the next step for selecting the appropriate qualifier using lemon pudding as an example.