FDA Allows Vitamin D3 as Food Additive in Meal Replacement Beverages

The Food and Drug Administration will allow use of vitamin D3 as a food additive in certain meal replacement beverages, it said in a final rule that takes effect Aug. 12. The agency says it will allow Vitamin D3 as a nutrient supplement, subject to limitations on the total amount, in meal replacement beverages that are not intended for special dietary use in reducing or maintaining body weight and for use in foods that are sole sources of nutrition for enteral feedings. Objections and requests for hearings are due Sept. 11.