FDA, RFK and Food Additive

RFK Jr. Wants to Close a Controversial FDA Loophole in Food Additive Regulation
The FDA’s GRAS rule lets companies decide if food additives are safe—without agency oversight. RFK Jr. now aims to close this loophole, requiring companies to notify the FDA of new ingredients and their safety data.
RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters
It’s time to revamp the FDA’s “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food, the Health and Human Services secretary says. That may be difficult to do.
Closing the GRAS Loophole: Secretary Kennedy’s Plan To Enhance FDA Food Safety Regulations
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initiated a significant shift in the regulation of ultra-processed foods by directing
RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to tighten oversight of chemicals in the U.S. food supply, a key component of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. On March 10,
RFK Jr. targets FDA's 'self-certify' food additive program | Morning in America
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the Food and Drug Administration's GRAS, or "generally recognized as safe," program and is urging the FDA to overhaul the approval process for ingredients entering the U.
RFK Jr. wants to completely remove the FDA's food additive program as part of MAHA campaign
For far too long, ingredient manufacturers and sponsors have exploited a loophole that has allowed new ingredients and chemicals, often with unknown safety data, to be introduced into the U.S. food supply without notification to the FDA or the public,
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Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet he Says it is Safe
Joseph Borzelleca published a study on food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January.
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House amends food dye/additive ban bill, sends back to the Senate
After sitting in limbo for nine days, the West Virginia House of Delegates took up the state Senate’s changes to a bill ...
Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisers
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Food and Drug Administration told senators in a tense confirmation hearing ...
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How the FDA opens the door to risky chemicals in America’s food supply
The FDA's limited control over food additives, compared to Europe, raises health concerns as many chemicals in U.S. foods are ...
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Use of Red Dye-3 in food guided by standards — FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified that the Red Dye-3 or erythrosine (E127) can be used in foods but is guided ...
FDA employees now lack the tools to do their jobs
Many critical functions of the food division of the Food and Drug Administration have been drastically slowed or entirely stopped since late ...
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FDA cracks down on Red 3: The hidden risk in thousands of products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red 3 dye in food, citing significant health concerns. This move comes after years of scrutiny over the risks associated ...
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West Virginia House passes food dye ban bill
The House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved on Friday a bill to ban certain food preservatives and synthetic dyes. The vote to pass HB 2354 was 93-5. It will head to the Senate. As it happened, the ...
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West Virginia House amends food dye/additive ban bill, sends back to the Senate
After sitting in limbo for nine days, the West Virginia House of Delegates took up the state Senate’s changes to a bill ...
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RFK Jr. issues artificial dye ultimatum to food companies
Kennedy Jr. has issued a new ultimatum to food companies over their use of artificial dyes. The Health and Human Services ...