Administration tightens GRAS oversight
The administration proposed a new rule to increase federal oversight of substances deemed generally recognized as safe (GRAS), saying the change would give the FDA more visibility into ingredients entering the food supply; officials also submitted a federal definition of ultra-processed foods for final review but did not publish it. Critics say the proposal stops short of requiring premarket review or postmarket oversight and is constrained by federal law, leaving further action to Congress; industry groups and nutrition experts warned about enforcement gaps, staffing limits, and potential consumer confusion or cost impacts.
Proposal increases FDA visibility but lacks clear enforcement mechanisms
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Officials proposed a rule to change GRAS oversight. They also submitted a definition of…
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