US FDA said- Tea is healthy: Tea is another name of relief for millions of Indians, but it is often categorized as an unhealthy drink, but now the opinion about it is also changing. The North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) and the Indian Tea Association (ITA) have welcomed the recognition of tea made from Camellia sinensis as a health beverage by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA). This landmark decision supports the global tea industry’s claims regarding the beverage’s many health benefits.
What will be the benefit out of this?
On December 19, the US FDA announced a filing rule to update ‘healthy’ nutrient claims to help consumers identify foods that meet dietary recommendations. As part of this update, tea made from Camellia sinensis is now eligible for the ‘healthy’ designation.
This request to the Government of India
Tea Association of USA President Peter F. was did. Peter F. Gogi called the discovery “fantastic news” for the global tea industry, highlighting the potential of tea as a health-promoting beverage. Similarly, Vidyanand Borkakoti, advisor to NETA and former vice-chairman of the Tea Board of India, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are happy with the FDA recognition. Research from around the world points to the health benefits of tea. We urge the Government of India to promote the well-being of tea by promoting it as a lifestyle beverage.”
What is said on herbal tea?
In a statement shared by NETA, the FDA acknowledged earlier results linking Camellia sinensis to potential health benefits, such as its association with certain types of cancer. However, the agency clarified that the ‘healthy’ claim does not apply to herbal teas made from other plants, including chamomile, peppermint, ginger, lavender, hibiscus, butterfly pea flower or masala tea. “At this time, we do not have enough evidence to automatically qualify herbal infusions for a ‘healthy’ claim,” the FDA said. This designation applies only to tea obtained from Camellia sinensis.”
Tea can be sold as ‘healthy’
ITA said, “The Indian Tea Association is pleased that the FDA has officially recognized tea as a ‘healthy’ beverage under its updated criteria. This would allow manufacturers to voluntarily market their tea products as ‘healthy’. , “Allows claims to be labeled with claims if they meet specified standards.” The association also focused on the FDA’s executive summary, which states that beverages such as water, tea and coffee that contain less than 5 calories per reference quantity (RACC) and per labeled serving are not automatically considered ‘healthy’. Are not eligible for designation. Is suitable for
