FXHedge|Aug 17, 2026 21:30
YOUR FOOD CONTAINS INGREDIENTS FDA HAS NEVER REVIEWED. A NEW RULE TARGETS THAT
The FDA has proposed a significant rule change, ending a practice where food manufacturers could add ingredients without agency notification under the "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) exemption. This allowed companies to self-affirm safety, sometimes leading to public health concerns. The new rule mandates notification before marketing, aiming to provide the FDA with crucial information. However, it stops short of pre-market approval, allowing sales during review. Critics question its effectiveness without stronger enforcement or increased FDA resources. State-level actions, such as New York's new disclosure law, could further pressure manufacturers. The proposal marks a pivotal step towards greater transparency in the food supply, though its ultimate impact remains to be seen.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessepines/2026/08/17/your-food-contains-ingredients-fda-has-never-reviewed-a-new-rule-targets-that/(FXHedge)
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