Politic Radar – Close the GRAS loophole for untested food additives

Close the GRAS loophole for untested food additives

“GRAS has become a get-out-of-oversight card — we’re closing that loophole.”

In the works Promise Date: 10 Mar 2025 Promise Deadline: Indefinite

Promise Details

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.

Current status

As of November 8, 2025: reform of the GRAS self-certification system has been announced and is under inter-agency review, but no finalized regulatory change or mandatory FDA approval framework is yet implemented.

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