Tag: Regulatory confusion

Most packaged alcoholic beverages in the United States are not required to carry a nutrition facts panel, making it remarkably difficult for consumers to track key nutritional information and understand what they are drinking. This regulatory anomaly has left many health-conscious consumers in the dark, wondering why they can find this information for a soft drink but not for a beer or glass of wine.

According to a 2025 review of scientific literature, while there is expanding evidence for the health benefits of certain probiotic strains, regulatory bodies like the European Commission consider the term “probiotic” an implied health claim, banning its use on many food labels. This creates significant confusion, prompting the crucial question: is probiotic a health claim?