USA: A federal definition of ultra-processed foods is in the works, industry weighs in
A unified definition of UPFs could help fill in the nutrition and health gaps that NOVA misses.
Industry associations and organizations laud a joint effort by FDA, HHS and USDA to develop a clear, uniform definition of ultra-processed foods, but caution that the final verdict should be rooted in science, nutrition and health outcomes, as opposed to the current processing-focused NOVA classification system.