In the July 18, 2016, Federal Register, FDA issued a
final rule amending the food additive regulations to expand the
safe uses of Vitamin D2 as a nutrient supplement in edible
plant-based milk and yogurt alternatives, and of Vitamin D3 as a
nutrient supplement in milk at levels higher than those currently
permitted. The final rule was issued in response to a food additive
petition filed by the Dean Foods Company and WhiteWave Foods
Company. The rule was effective July 18,
2016.
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