FDA, Rfk Jr. and U.S. food

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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. orders FDA to close food ingredients loophole
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise its rule allowing food companies to "self-affirm" that its ingredients are safe.
Kennedy Asks FDA to Revise Rules for Food Ingredient Safety
Kennedy Jr. on Monday directed the Food and Drug Administration to revise its food safety guidance to increase its oversight of food ingredients considered to be safe. Kennedy said the health regulator should explore rules that will eliminate the current pathway that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe.
RFK Jr. to change FDA rule that allows companies to hide food ingredient safety data
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday evening directed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate a loophole in safety rules that allows food corporations to self-affirm that all of their ingredients are safe without providing data to the agency,
RFK Jr. directs FDA to tighten up food safety rules
The Health Secretary wants to eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe.
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How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America's Food Supply
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