Non-imminent Ingredient Review Process

The Department of War (DoW) is seeking industry input on the proposed Non-imminent Ingredient Review Process. This process aims to restrict or remove food ingredients from use within the DoW, fostering collaboration between internal and external stakeholders. The process is not for imminent safety concerns, which are regulated by the FDA and USDA. The DoD Nutrition Committee and the Joint Subsistence Policy Board (JSPB) play key roles in optimizing the DoW food environment. The JSPB's goals are to ensure the food served in military dining facilities is wholesome and sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of warfighters. • The process involves restricting or removing food ingredients from use within the DoW. • The DoD Nutrition Committee and JSPB are responsible for optimizing the DoW food environment. • The process is not for imminent safety concerns, which are regulated by the FDA and USDA. • The Go for Green Program is a performance-nutrition initiative in dining facilities to prompt better food selections. • The JSPB communicates nutrition requirements to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support for food procurement.