FDA proposes mandatory notification for food additives and ingredients
U.S. health officials have proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before introducing new ingredients or additives that they deem 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS). This proposal aims to address a decades-old regulatory loophole that has allowed thousands of unvetted substances to enter the food supply without direct agency oversight.
Under the new rule, companies would be required to document and submit their safety rationales for new ingredients. Additionally, manufacturers with GRAS substances already on the market would need to notify the FDA of how those additives are used, with the information being made available in a public database. Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas stated that the mandatory notification system is intended to close an information gap and provide the visibility necessary for enhanced postmarket safety.
In a separate development, the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have submitted the federal government’s first proposed definition of ultra-processed foods to the White House for review. This initiative is part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While the GRAS proposal does not establish a pre-market approval process, it is viewed by advocates as a significant step toward increased transparency and food safety oversight. The FDA will accept public comments on the GRAS proposal for 120 days.
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Department of Health and Human Services · Food and Drug Administration · Kyle Diamantas · Make America Healthy Again · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · United States Department of Agriculture · Vani Hari
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The FDA has completed a first-ever federal definition of ultra-processed food and submitted it to the White House for review. www.vaildaily.com · mix929.com · wtop.com · foodsafetytech.com · www.emirates247.com · +8 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Under the proposed rule, manufacturers of existing GRAS substances would need to notify the FDA of how those additives are used. www.diningandcooking.com · foodsafetytech.com · www.nbcnews.com
- [● 19 SOURCES] The FDA has proposed a rule requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they deem an additive 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS). www.vaildaily.com · www.diningandcooking.com · mix929.com · foodsafetytech.com · wtop.com · +14 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The proposed mandatory notification system aims to close an information gap and enhance postmarket safety. www.vaildaily.com · mix929.com · wtop.com · srnnews.com · www.emirates247.com · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The FDA will accept public comments on the proposed GRAS notification rule for 120 days. www.vaildaily.com · wtop.com · srnnews.com · www.emirates247.com · www.wdio.com · +4 more