Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients
The FDA proposed closing a long-standing loophole that allows food manufacturers to add certain chemicals without notifying regulators. Under the new rule, manufacturers would have to get approval before introducing new ingredients or additives to packaged foods. This would give regulators more oversight of what goes into food products.
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2 developments- Aug 10Only center coverage:FDA working to close 'GRAS' food-additive loophole: What is it?
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