U.S. REGULATORY GUIDELINES REGARDING GLYCEMIC CLAIMS

 

Regulatory Compliance & Certification

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FDA REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

 

“Glycemic Statement or Claims regarding the Glycemic Status of a product (such as a Sports Drink) is only allowed on supplements, nutrients, or products if the Glycemic Index is based on a Clinical Trial of that specific product” FDA Regulatory Compliance

 

Further, the content and formula of the carbohydrates referenced is not required to be revealed by the manufacturer, and can remain proprietary to the manufacturer, as the FDA has determined that “Nutrient Content is not defined for said carbohydrates, although the Glycemic Clinical Trials are still mandatory for any claim or statement on said label. Labels must also still contain mandatory content. FDA Regulatory Compliance (2019)