# FDA proposes new food ingredient rule, avoids defining 'ultra-processed'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule updating how food ingredients are reviewed and labeled, but it notably does not include a definition for the widely used term "ultra-processed." Public health advocates have pressed for such a definition to address health risks linked to heavily processed foods. Without it, the rule may leave regulatory gaps in labeling and consumer information.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/10/fda-rfk-jr-food-manufacturer-loophole) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:46:18 GMT