date:Nov 16, 2015
the public to weigh in on whether it is appropriate to define the term natural, and if so, how should it be defined. They also want opinions on how to determine the correct use of the term on food labels.
Under current FDA standards, foods with no artificial or synthetic ingredients, such as color additives, are considered natural. However, the agency says those standards do not address food production methods, such as the use of pesticides or manufacturing methods, such as thermal technologies