Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: Target Mean and Recommended Maximum Concentrations for Sodium in Commercially Processed, Packaged, and Prepared Foods

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Draft Guidance for Industry on Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals (Edition 2). From manufacturers to distributors to suppliers to packagers, AFFI is proud to represent publicly traded and family-owned companies who help produce frozen foods and beverages for today's food service and retail marketplace and serve as economic pillars within their communities. Throughout the U.S., frozen food sales reached $85 billion in the last year, and the industry accounts for 670,000 U.S. jobs. As a representative of the frozen food industry, we acknowledge the public health reasoning behind sodium reduction and the FDA's role in establishing feasible guidance. We aim to support this initiative, balancing the public health interests with the need for realistic, measurable steps that align with consumer preferences and the operational realities of the frozen food industry. Please see attached document for complete comments.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on FDA's draft voluntary guidance on sodium reduction targets. Please find the American Frozen Food Institute's comments attached.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on FDA's Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals. Please find the American Frozen Food Institute's (AFFI) comments attached.