FDA lays out plan to close ingredients 'loophole' targeted by RFK Jr

The FDA plans to close a regulatory loophole in its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) framework that has allowed some food ingredient manufacturers to avoid transparency and safety review, a move prompted in part by scrutiny from RFK Jr. and others. Food industry groups argue the agency lacks authority to enforce stronger standards without congressional action to set a national standard.

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