FDA Proposes New Rules for Food Ingredients, Closing GRAS Loophole

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing new rules to require food manufacturers to notify the agency before introducing new ingredients through the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) pathway.

This move aims to tighten oversight of food ingredients and address safety concerns. While the proposal seeks to close a loophole allowing additives with minimal oversight, critics argue it does not go far enough, as companies would still self-police ingredient safety. The changes are not expected to immediately impact American diets.