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The Sugar Association Voices Concern Regarding the World Health Organization (WHO) Draft Guideline Development Process and Lack of Transparency
September 4, 2014
The Sugar Association (SA) expressed concern that the World Health Organization has not followed their own important principles thus far in the development of their Draft Guideline for sugars, released in March 2014.
The Sugar Association Names Vice President of Scientific Affairs
August 6, 2014
The Sugar Association announced today that Courtney Gaine, PhD, RD, has been named Vice President of Scientific Affairs for the organization. She brings nearly a decade of experience in nutritional sciences, as well as important leadership qualities.
The Sugar Association Calls For Withdrawal of ‘Added Sugars’ Labeling Proposal in Comments Filed to FDA
July 31, 2014
The Sugar Association (SA) filed comments today in response to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Proposed Rule, Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. SA is calling on FDA to withdraw its “added sugars” labeling proposal, noting that it represents a reversal of FDA’s long-standing science-based position on labeling.
‘Added Sugars’ Term Misleading and Not Based on Science
June 26, 2014
The Sugar Association voiced its objection to the use of the term “added sugars,” noting it is misleading and without scientific justification, in comments delivered today at a public meeting of the FDA concerning a proposed rule on updating the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP).
The Sugar Association, Inc. (USA) Submits Comments to the World Health Organization’s Public Consultation on Draft Sugars Guideline
March 31, 2014
The Sugar Association filed comments with the World Health Organization (WHO) as part its Public Consultation on Draft Sugars Guideline launched March 5, 2014.
Statement from the Sugar Association, Inc. on the WHO’s Public Consultation on Draft Sugars Guideline
March 5, 2014
“We acknowledge the World Health Organization’s efforts to help all nations address the issues of obesity and dental caries—we look forward to providing science-based comments during this consultation period..."
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