Health Law Daily Wrap Up, ADMINISTRATION OF FDC ACT—PROPOSED RULES: Food standards of identity modernization proposed for pasteurized orange juice, (Aug 8, 2025)
By WK Editorial Staff
The proposal would not require firms in the POJ industry to change their manufacturing processes or behavior in any way.
The FDA would amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5° to 10° Brix under a new proposal. The FDA has tentatively concluded that the proposed amendment will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers and provide industry greater flexibility in the manufacture of pasteurized orange juice. The action, if finalized, will respond to a citizen petition submitted by the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and Florida Citrus Mutual Inc (Proposed Rule, 90 Fed. Reg. 37817 (Aug. 6, 2025)).
Dates. Either electronic or written comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by November 4, 2025.
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