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Nutrition: Regulatory Information

The Global Marketing Program of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, along with the Dairy Research Institute, provide scientific and regulatory insights and guidance for developing claims and/or marketing positions on new or existing dairy products or products using dairy ingredients. The Global Marketing Program and the Dairy Research Institute share dairy-relevant information about regulatory requirements and industry standards set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other governing agencies in areas such as nutrition labeling, nutrient content claims, health claims and structure/function claims.

	Navigating Protein and Satiety Messages Leverage consumers' interest in satiety benefits by using label claims to promote protein and satiety. Read More >>
	Understanding Protein and Satiety Whey protein ingredients can make food products more satisfying and appealing to consumers. Read More >>
	Sodium Gains Attention With IOM Report, Speakers at ICTE Study analyzes sodium in cheese to help processors address industry demand for reduced-sodium products. Read More >>
	Dairy Detective: Coffee In Your Milk Dairy plays an important role in today’s most popular coffee beverages. DMI is a valuable resource for companies like Starbucks to stay updated on the latest dairy science, nutrition and processing techniques. Read More >>
	The Tale of a Start-Up Success Developer of a kefir beverage uses market insights, sensory research and regulatory support to launch new product line. Read More >>
	Dairy sees great opportunity to leverage convenience, health/wellness trends How can the dairy industry stay competitive in an environment of ever-changing consumer demands and food industry trends? A topic of discussion at the 2009 Dairy Innovation Forum. Read More >>
	Communicating Dairy's Nutrient Power to Consumers As consumer make heathier food choices, there is an opportunity for dairy processors to emphasize the potassium and vitamin d content in milk and dairy foods. Read More >>
	Quick-Reference Guide: Nutrition Claims for Dairy Products The Quick-Reference Guide provides a basic understanding of nutrition claims and labeling rules. The focus is on nutrition and health-related claims that represent potential opportunities for use with fluid milk, cheese and yogurt products. Read More >>
	Charged up Cheese When it comes to probiotics in the dairy case, innovation in yogurt remains king. But the wheels are in motion where cheese's ascension to the throne - or at least an elevated position may not be far behind. Read More >>
	Nutrient Density and Dairy Foods In 2005, the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee expressed concerns that many Americans are consuming excess calories, but they are not meeting their nutritional requirements. Read More >>
	Formulating Reduced Calorie Reduced Sugar Flavored Milks To help the industry understand kids’ preference in flavored milk, DMI conducted sensory tests using brands of flavored milk available in schools and the marketplace. Read More >>
	Whey products in ice cream and frozen dairy desserts Whey and whey protein products have been used successfully in ice cream and other frozen desserts for the past six decades. Read More >>
	Understanding Nutrition Claims on Food Labels Nutrition claims on food labels can guide consumers' choices and enable the food industry to communicate the health benefits of foods. Read More >>
	Do dairy foods and ingredients contain trans fat? Yes, but the level of trans fat in dairy foods and dairy ingredients is naturally very low. Read More >>
	I am using whey permeate in my confection formula. How do I label it? Whey permeate can be listed as “dairy product solids" on your ingredient legend Read More >>
	Look Again at Dairy as you Replace Trans Fat If you’re eliminating trans fat as you formulate your products, consider adding the flavor and goodness of dairy. Dairy products are naturally very low in trans fat—and naturally high in taste, nutrition and functionality. Read More >>
	Where can I find the regs and definition of whey protein? Whey protein isolate is not defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, but it is described in the Food and Drug Administration’s response to a petition filed by the American Dairy Products Institute for its recognition as GRAS. Read More >>
	U.S. and International Dairy Ingredient References Correctly name dairy ingredients on any product label with this table from DMI that provides definitions for both U.S. and international dairy ingredients. Read More >>
	Whey Products, Milk Minerals and Dairy Calcium Whey products are a source of highly bioavailable calcium as well as a source of other trace minerals important to good bone health. Read More >>