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Use of Salt Substitutes To Reduce the Sodium Content in Standardized Foods

Effective date: Dec 14, 2026 (effective in 58 days).

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Summary (from the Federal Register abstract)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is issuing a final rule to amend our standard of identity regulations that specify salt (sodium chloride) as a required or optional ingredient to permit the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods, to reduce the sodium content. Reducing sodium may help reduce the risk of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The rule will help support a healthier food supply by providing flexibility to facilitate industry innovation in the production of standardized foods lower in sodium while maintaining the basic nature and essential characteristics of the foods.

Document type
Rule
Federal Register document number
2026-20848
Published
Oct 13, 2026
Action
Final rule.
Docket
FDA-2022-N-2226
Comments posted on Regulations.gov (at last check)
0
RIN
0910-AI72
CFR parts
21 CFR 130, 21 CFR 131, 21 CFR 133, 21 CFR 136, 21 CFR 137, 21 CFR 139, 21 CFR 145, 21 CFR 150, 21 CFR 155, 21 CFR 156, 21 CFR 158, 21 CFR 161, 21 CFR 163, 21 CFR 166, 21 CFR 168, 21 CFR 169
DATES section (from the document)
This rule is effective December 14, 2026. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 14, 2026. Submit either electronic or written/paper objections or requests for a hearing on amendments to standards of identity for dairy products in parts 131 and 133 (21 CFR parts 131 and 133) under this final rule by November 12, 2026. See section VI for further information on the filing of objections on amendments to standards of identity for dairy products in parts 131 and 133.
Topics (auto-tagged)
Food & dietary supplements

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