date:Feb 18, 2013
nation if sugar consumption increased, or if new scientific evidence indicated a public health hazard. Both of those conditions have been met, which CSPI says obligates the FDA to act.
In addition to asking FDA to reduce levels of added sugars in beverages, the petition urges the agency to encourage industry to voluntarily reduce added sugars in breakfast cereals, baked goods and other foods. CSPI says the agency should add a separate line for added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels and mount, p