On December 17, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final guideline on the use of alternative names for potassium chloride in food labels to inform food manufacturers that they intend to use the " The name "potash" exercises the power of strong sanctions as an alternative name for "potassium chloride" to better inform consumers that it is a substitute for salt.

This final guide is part of the US FDA's Nutrition Innovation Strategy, which aims to develop and promote healthier foods by improving consumers’ nutritional levels, providing consumers with information, and supporting and promoting industry innovation to reduce chronic diseases in the United States. burden.

For more details: https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-issues-final-guidance-regarding-use-alternate-name-potassium-chloride-food-labeling 

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