The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a guidance document in the shape of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to cater to Medical Food Manufacturers. ||
Some of the Insights from guidance document are as follows. ||
1. Medical Food is a a food designed to be consumed or administered enterally under a doctor's supervision for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which medical evaluation establishes distinct nutritional requirements based on recognized scientific principles. |
2. Medical Food is exempted from the labelling requirements for Nutrient content claims. |
3. The Food and Drug Administration does not keep an exhaustive inventory of medical foods available. |
4. Food for Pregnant women and for management of Diabetes Mellitus is not considered as Medical Food.