Evaluation of the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates; Request For Scientific Data, Information, and Comments; Reopening of Comment Period

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is reopening the comment period for the document requesting scientific data, information, and comments entitled ``Evaluation of the Beneficial Physiological Effects of Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates'' that appeared in the Federal Register of November 23, 2016 (81 FR 84595). In the document, we requested scientific data, information, and comments to help us determine whether a particular isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrate should be added to our definition of ``dietary fiber'' for purposes of being declared as dietary fiber on a Nutrition Facts or Supplement Facts label. We also announced in the document the availability for comment of a scientific literature review document that we conducted that summarizes clinical studies associated with 26 specific isolated or synthetic non- digestible carbohydrates. We are taking this action in response to requests to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.