“GRAS has become a get-out-of-oversight card — we’re closing that loophole.”
The promise
Kennedy pledged to reform the FDA’s “Generally Recognized As Safe” system that allows companies to self-certify additives without disclosure. He described it as corporate capture of safety oversight. His proposal includes mandatory FDA review, public disclosure, and third-party toxicity audits. Critics call it burdensome; supporters hail long-overdue reform. Implementation is still under inter-agency study.





