| FTC | P0132 |
| Descriptor | "LIGHT" LABEL CLAIM |
| Synonym(s) | light, label claim |
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| Description | | | A claim stating that a product is ‘light’ or ‘lite’, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, shall follow the same conditions as those set for the term ‘reduced’, see *REDUCED {NAME OF NUTRIENT} NUTRITION CLAIM [P0132]*; the claim shall also be accompanied by an indication of the characteristic(s) which make(s) the food ‘light’ or ‘lite’ [REGULATION (EC) No 1924/2006 Corrigendum 2007-01-18].
Used for foods that have 33.3% fewer calories than a comparable product and a minimum reduction of more than 40 calories per serving. Any other use of 'light' must specify whether it refers to the look, taste or smell; for example, 'light in color'. (U.S. FDA proposed) | |
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LanguaL™
A. PRODUCT TYPE
C. PART OF PLANT OR ANIMAL
PART OF PLANT OR ANIMAL NOT APPLICABLE
PART OF PLANT OR ANIMAL NOT KNOWN
