Comment letters
Comment letters
GFI submits public comments to policymakers in order to advance alternative proteins strategically and with integrity.
Sort By
Comment on the National Milk Producers Federation Citizen Petition
GFI submitted comments to FDA pushing back on the National Milk Producers Federation’s proposal to label plant-based dairy products as “imitation” milk.
Comment to FDA re Request for Information on Cultivated Seafood Labeling
GFI’s comment supports a cautious and flexible approach towards labeling as cultivated seafood comes to market. Learn why we support regulatory flexibility for cultivated seafood.
Re: food standards; general principles and food standards modernization
GFI urges FDA to establish principles for modernizing food standards that account for all foods. Learn why doing so is vital to FDA’s goal of supporting innovation.
Second Supplement to Citizen Petition to FDA re naming conventions
GFI’s supplement highlights market developments since submitting its Citizen Petition. Learn why the developments demonstrate a need for clarity from FDA.
Re: horizontal approaches to food standards of identity modernization
GFI’s comment encourages FDA to clarify that new foods may be named by reference to the names of other foods. Learn why doing so supports FDA’s goal of promoting innovation.
Re: use of the names of dairy foods in the labeling of plant-based products
GFI’s comment discusses the role labels serve on plant-based dairy products. Learn why FDA should not restrict plant-based dairy’s clear labels.
Re: use of cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry
GFI’s comment applauds USDA and FDA’s commitment to working together to ensure the safety of cultivated meat. Learn why we support the joint regulatory framework.
Re: Nutrition Innovation Strategy
GFI’s comment requests FDA to clarify the role of standards of identity. Learn how flexible standards support innovation and consumer choice.
Re: foods produced using animal cell culture technology
GFI’s comment explains the need for a clear regulatory pathway for cultivated meat. Learn more about cultivated meat and why FDA is well situated to ensure its safety.
Letter to Commissioner Gottlieb re standards of identity and plant-based labels
GFI urges FDA to not restrict the use of dairy terms on plant-based dairy labels. Learn why censoring the labels is unconstitutional and against longstanding practice.