FDA Updates Guidance on Medical Foods

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published draft guidance titled
“Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Foods; Second Edition” that
provides additional information about the definition, labeling and availability
of medical foods—“foods formulated to be consumed or administered orally
or enterally under the supervision of a physician.” The first edition of this
guidance was issued in May 2007. Comments will be accepted until October
15, 2013. See Federal Register, August 13, 2013.