Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes

Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals — and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference. (stock.adobe.com)

Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released last month.

Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals — and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference.