Tuesday - October 13, 2026
New FDA rule makes it easier for companies to cut sodium
October 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release:

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New FDA rule makes it easier for companies to cut sodium

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Today, Oct. 13, 2026, FDA published a final rule that permits the use of salt substitutes (such as potassium salt, herbs, and spices) in 139 types of foods subject to "standards of identity" that were previously prohibited from using such ingredient . . .

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